Pakistan, Taliban still together: KrishnaSeptember 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - New Delhi has charged that Islamabad's disruptive role in the Taliban insurgency alongwith aid for the Afghan Taliban provided by Pakistan's spy agency has complicated the military situation in Afghanistan, with India's foreign minister asserting "they are still together". "They are a tandem," External Affairs Minister S.M.
No lowering of defences on Chinese incursions: IndiaSeptember 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Cautioning against creating excessive alarm over Chinese incursions into Indian territory, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Thursday said India was closely monitoring the situation and assured that there will be no lowering of defenses in this regard.
India has given Pakistan enough proof on Mumbai: KrishnaSeptember 5th, 2009 BANGALORE - External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Saturday said that Pakistan had been given enough proof to prosecute Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) leaders for masterminding the Mumbai terror attacks.
Pakistan is epicentre of terror in the region: S.M. KrishnaSeptember 5th, 2009 BANGALORE - External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna attacked Pakistan on Saturday by calling it epicentre of terror in this region, and said it's for Islamabad to decide what kind of ties it wants with India.
India eager to strengthen ties with NepalAugust 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Wednesday said that New Delhi wants to build its relationship with Kathmandu. Krishna met Nepal Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, who is on a five-day maiden goodwill visit to India, and said that the leaders had discussed the need for furthering economic ties between the two countries.
US should ensure aid to Pakistan is not misused: KrishnaAugust 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India has told the United States to ensure its aid to Pakistan is not used by the country against its neighbours, especially given previous such examples, External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna said Monday. "We have brought to the notice of the United States, particularly with regard to Pakistan, that arms and armaments (given by US) are invariably directed against India," Krishna told reporters.
India to finance 'sensitive' areas' projects itself: KrishnaAugust 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After clashing with China at Asian Development Bank (ADB) over funding for a project in Arunachal Pradesh, India has decided not to approach international agencies to finance schemes in "sensitive" areas, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said Monday.
India, China in talks to monitor Himalayan glaciersAugust 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Setting aside speculation about strains in bilateral ties, India has said it is engaged in talks with China to monitor the glaciers in the Himalayas, a strategic border region, and plans to collaborate in climate change negotiations. "We are talking to the Chinese about monitoring the Himalayan glaciers," Minister for State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh told Britain's Financial Times.
G-8 resolution not legally binding document: IndiaJuly 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - India Friday said the G-8 resolution restricting the transfer of enrichment and reprocessing (ENR) technology to countries outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty fold was "not a legally binding document" and hoped individual nations would implement civil nuclear pacts with India on a bilateral basis. It was a "political statement and not a legally binding document", External Affairs Minister S.M.
Krishna says Pak reluctant to handover Dawood, other fugitivesJuly 30th, 2009 New Delhi, July (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that India has been asking Pakistan to hand over 42 fugitives, including Dawood Ibrahim, but Islamabad is reluctant to cooperate.
India to continue efforts for extradition treaty with Pakistan: KrishnaJuly 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Foreign Minister S. M. Krishna on Thursday said that India would continue its determined efforts to conclude an extradition treaty with Pakistan, despite the latter's unwillingness.
China has objected to ADB funding for Arunachal irrigation project: KrishnaJuly 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna today disclosed in the Rajya Sabha that China had objected to funding by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to an irrigation project in Arunachal Pradesh, which is a clear violation of the ADB charter. During Question Hour, Krishna said India had made it clear to all member nations of the ADB, that political considerations couldn't be cited for prohibiting the bank from evaluating any project, and all member countries of the ADB board except China supported India's plan.
Krishna to visit JapanJune 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna will undertake a two-day official visit of Japan from July 3 to 4.
India to resume talks with Pakistan only if they dismantle terror infrastructureJune 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Minister of External Affairs SM Krishna on Friday said India will resume dialogue with Pakistan only if they take concrete measures to prevent terrorist attacks. Talking to reporters here, Krishna said, "There will not be any talks between India and Pakistan unless they take concrete measures to prevent terrorist attacks emanating from Pakistan aimed against India.
Pakistan must dismantle terror set up for peace process, says KrishnaMay 29th, 2009 BANGALORE - External Affairs minister S.M.Krishna on Friday said that peace process with Pakistan could only resume if Pakistan dismantled terror aiding set-ups functioning on its soil. Addressing media persons here, Krishna said Pakistan is expected to take certain step to show India and the rest of the world that it is actually serious about fighting terrorism.
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