Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether recent talks with Pakistan President have covered issues like exterminating terrorist camps across Indian borders and checking infiltrations from across the border;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the reaction of Government of Pakistan to the advice of India to expedite the process of taking action against the terrorist groups involved in 26/11?

ANSWER: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) to (c) The issue of terrorism was discussed during the meeting between Prime Minister and President of Pakistan, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari on April 8, 2012 in New Delhi. Prime Minister told President Zardari that there is need for taking firm action to curb terrorism to enable us to make forward movement in the bilateral relationship. He conveyed that it was imperative to bring the perpetrators of the Mumbai attack to justice, and prevent activities aimed against India from Pakistani soil. In this context, he also mentioned the activities of Hafiz Saeed carried out in public. It would be evident that our concerns on terrorism had to be addressed if the people of India are to support and sustain progress in bilateral relations. President Zardari referred to judicial processes against Saeed and said the matter needed to be discussed further between the two Governments.
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