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| India's Modi accuses Pakistan of waging a proxy war |
| 2014-08-13 |
| [CSMONITOR] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused Pakistan of waging a "proxy war" and vowed to strengthen his country's armed forces in a speech during a rare visit to disputed Kashmir. But Mr. Modi also stressed the need for reconciliation with Pakistan. What does he really want? Unclear. But the tough side of his talk on Kashmir, disputed by India and Pakistan for over 60 years, indicates a breakthrough isn't imminent. Modi said that Pakistan was using militants to attack India and foster unrest. Pakistan "has lost the strength to fight a conventional war but continues to engage in the proxy war of terrorism," he told Indian soldiers in Kashmir's Leh District. The prime minister's comments come before meetings later this month in Islamabad between the foreign secretaries of both countries aimed at a renewed peace effort. Some analysts suggest that Modi is striking a tough pose before talks begin. |
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