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Pranab Mukherjee raises Pak terror issue with Turkey
President Pranab Mukherjee (above right) with his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul (above left) at Ankara, Turkey, Monday. PTI
Cross-border terrorism and frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan-dominated discussions between India and Turkey on Monday, even as the two sides covered significant ground in bilateral engagement as they agreed to prepare a fresh draft of the Defence Cooperation Agreement, which has been on the table since 1994, and launch a "wider dialogue mechanism" to explore cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
President Mukherjee talks tough on Pak, says state-sponsored terror can't be accepted.
President Pranab Mukherjee conveyed India's strong sentiments on cross-border terrorism to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, a close ally of Pakistan. Mukherjee emphasised the need for Pakistan to "dismantle the infrastructure of terror" to remove "obstacles" in bilateral relations.
Terrorism most frightful threat to peace, says Pranab Mukherjee
Although Erdogan, who called on Mukherjee after the latter met his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul, did not respond to the references to cross-border terrorism, he acknowledged India's concerns. "Sometimes, it is difficult for some governments to root out terrorism within their country, but I hope Pakistan can minimise its impact in their territory," he said.
While there is reason for New Delhi to feel satisfied with Turkey's condemnation of terrorism, Ankara's recent tough talk against terrorism could also be seen in the context of persistent pressure from the US to act against terrorism.
Indian interlocutors were satisfied that Turkey "made no attempt to try to push the case of Pakistan". Both Erdogan and Gul confirmed that Turkey will remain in Afghanistan post-2014, to ensure peace and stability in the region.
New Delhi sought Turkey's support for India's bid for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council and for membership of the NSG and other export control regimes like MTCR, the Australia Group and the Wassenaar Group.
Pranab Mukherjee raises Pak terror issue with Turkey - Indian Express
President Pranab Mukherjee (above right) with his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul (above left) at Ankara, Turkey, Monday. PTI
Cross-border terrorism and frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan-dominated discussions between India and Turkey on Monday, even as the two sides covered significant ground in bilateral engagement as they agreed to prepare a fresh draft of the Defence Cooperation Agreement, which has been on the table since 1994, and launch a "wider dialogue mechanism" to explore cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
President Mukherjee talks tough on Pak, says state-sponsored terror can't be accepted.
President Pranab Mukherjee conveyed India's strong sentiments on cross-border terrorism to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, a close ally of Pakistan. Mukherjee emphasised the need for Pakistan to "dismantle the infrastructure of terror" to remove "obstacles" in bilateral relations.
Terrorism most frightful threat to peace, says Pranab Mukherjee
Although Erdogan, who called on Mukherjee after the latter met his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul, did not respond to the references to cross-border terrorism, he acknowledged India's concerns. "Sometimes, it is difficult for some governments to root out terrorism within their country, but I hope Pakistan can minimise its impact in their territory," he said.
While there is reason for New Delhi to feel satisfied with Turkey's condemnation of terrorism, Ankara's recent tough talk against terrorism could also be seen in the context of persistent pressure from the US to act against terrorism.
Indian interlocutors were satisfied that Turkey "made no attempt to try to push the case of Pakistan". Both Erdogan and Gul confirmed that Turkey will remain in Afghanistan post-2014, to ensure peace and stability in the region.
New Delhi sought Turkey's support for India's bid for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council and for membership of the NSG and other export control regimes like MTCR, the Australia Group and the Wassenaar Group.
Pranab Mukherjee raises Pak terror issue with Turkey - Indian Express