Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Russian satellite imagery and other sources, have confirmed presence/operation of terror camps in Pakistan-Afghanistan border;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether issue has been taken up with the Government of Pakistan;
(d) if so, whether there has been any assurance from Islamabad; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SMT. PRENEET KAUR)

(a) to (e) We have seen reports regarding active terror camps in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border areas. India has consistently emphasized the need to implement the solemn commitment given by Pakistan of not allowing territory under its control to be used for any terrorist activity directed against India.

During the meeting of the External Affairs Minister with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister on July 15, 2010 in Islamabad, External Affairs Minister clearly stated that the fulfilment, in letter and spirit, of the solemn commitment given by the leaders of Pakistan, at the highest level, of not allowing territory under Pakistan’s control to be used for any terrorist activity directed against India, would be the biggest confidence building measure. The Foreign Minister of Pakistan said that Pakistan was committed to fighting and eliminating the forces of terrorism operating within Pakistan

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Rajya Sabha

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