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United States says India, Pakistan dialogue “most promising approach”
New Delhi, July 19, 2011 (PPI): Visiting United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who Tuesday had talks with Indian External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on second round of US-India strategic dialogue, says US is encouraged by dialogue occurring between India and Pakistan and described it as “most promising approach - to encourage both sides to build more confidence.”
Addressing a joint news conference with Krishna, she said improved atmosphere is necessary to deal with underlying problem of terrorism. “We do see Pakistan as a key ally in fight against terrorism. We have made the point repeatedly to our Pakistani colleagues that terrorists threaten both of us, terrorists have threatened more Pakistanis in bombing of mosques and markets, police stations and government buildings than Americans.
“We recognize that Pakistan must act on its behalf first and foremost. We want mutual recognition that we cannot tolerate a safe haven for terrorists anywhere. When we know the location of terrorists whose intentions are clear, we need to work together. We do not believe there are any terrorist who should be given a safe haven or free pass by any government,” Clinton stated.
She said “emphasis we placed (in Indo-US dialogue this morning) on homeland security, counter-terrorism. That is first and foremost on all of our minds after bombings in Mumbai last week. Let me convey our deep sympathy and outrage to the people of India.” She said trade and investment- progress made but both countries need to remove barriers and create jobs and opportunities.
Clinton said civil nuclear agreement represents a major investment by both countries. “We need to resolve issues that still remain so we can reap rewards of work that both governments have done. We are looking forward to India ratifying the convention on supplementary compensation before end of this year. Liability regime that India adopts by law fully conforms with international requirements under the convention. “
“After 26/11, we made it very clear that there was an absolute international responsibility to cooperate to bring the perpetrators to justice. We have made that equally and forcefully clear to Pakistan -that it has an obligation to do so fully, transparently and urgently. We intend to continue to press as hard as possible.”
Krishna said “We were reassured that US reaffirms its commitment for full civil nuclear cooperation. We had good discussions on terrorism in our region. Both sides remain committed to comprehensive sharing of information on Mumbai terror attack of 2008. We agreed on more sharing of cyber-intelligence and security. We understand importance of elimination of terror sanctuaries in Pakistan for regional stability and Pakistan’s future.”
Addressing a joint news conference with Krishna, she said improved atmosphere is necessary to deal with underlying problem of terrorism. “We do see Pakistan as a key ally in fight against terrorism. We have made the point repeatedly to our Pakistani colleagues that terrorists threaten both of us, terrorists have threatened more Pakistanis in bombing of mosques and markets, police stations and government buildings than Americans.
“We recognize that Pakistan must act on its behalf first and foremost. We want mutual recognition that we cannot tolerate a safe haven for terrorists anywhere. When we know the location of terrorists whose intentions are clear, we need to work together. We do not believe there are any terrorist who should be given a safe haven or free pass by any government,” Clinton stated.
She said “emphasis we placed (in Indo-US dialogue this morning) on homeland security, counter-terrorism. That is first and foremost on all of our minds after bombings in Mumbai last week. Let me convey our deep sympathy and outrage to the people of India.” She said trade and investment- progress made but both countries need to remove barriers and create jobs and opportunities.
Clinton said civil nuclear agreement represents a major investment by both countries. “We need to resolve issues that still remain so we can reap rewards of work that both governments have done. We are looking forward to India ratifying the convention on supplementary compensation before end of this year. Liability regime that India adopts by law fully conforms with international requirements under the convention. “
“After 26/11, we made it very clear that there was an absolute international responsibility to cooperate to bring the perpetrators to justice. We have made that equally and forcefully clear to Pakistan -that it has an obligation to do so fully, transparently and urgently. We intend to continue to press as hard as possible.”
Krishna said “We were reassured that US reaffirms its commitment for full civil nuclear cooperation. We had good discussions on terrorism in our region. Both sides remain committed to comprehensive sharing of information on Mumbai terror attack of 2008. We agreed on more sharing of cyber-intelligence and security. We understand importance of elimination of terror sanctuaries in Pakistan for regional stability and Pakistan’s future.”
