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Indian Deputy HC summoned to FO over Singh statement
[Geo News] Reacting to the reported remarks by the Indian Prime Minister, Pakistan on Monday reiterated its readiness to fully cooperate with India in preempting any act of terror, and asked India to share information that they have.
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| "We have noted the reported comments made by the Prime Minister of India today in which he expressed apprehensions about terrorist attacks being planned in Pakistan against India." |
"We have noted the reported comments made by the Prime Minister of India today in which he expressed apprehensions about terrorist attacks being planned in Pakistan against India," Pakistan's Foreign Office said. "The Deputy High Commissioner of India was called to the Foreign Office by Director General (South Asia) today", Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit said in a statement issued here.
According to the statement, the Deputy High Commissioner of India was conveyed the following. The Indian Prime Minister's remarks warrant serious and prompt attention. The Government of Pakistan would like to extend its fullest cooperation to pre-empt any act of terror. Terrorism is a common enemy. Pakistan has itself been a victim of terrorism.
At Sharm El Sheikh, both sides had agreed that the "two countries will share real time, credible and actionable information on any future terrorist threats." In all sincerity, we would request India to share information that they have and for our part we stand ready to cooperate fully in pre-empting any act of terror. Terrorism can only be combated by serious, sustained and pragmatic cooperation. We wish to renew our offer of cooperation to India in this regard, the statement said.
Posted by: Fred 2009-08-18 |
