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India's Prime Minister Seeks Saudi Arabia's Intervention in Stopping Pakistan's Terror Support

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During his return from Saudi Arabia, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stated that he had requested King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz to persuade Pakistan to cease supporting terrorism on its soil. Singh expressed his deep concern over Pakistan's failure to comply with its promises to not allow its territory to be used for terrorist acts against India, despite making such commitments. He emphasized that India's relationship with Pakistan can be resolved through meaningful bilateral dialogue if Pakistan takes a more reasonable attitude towards terrorist elements.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asked Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz to use his good offices to persuade Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism on its soil.
  • Singh stated that Pakistan has failed to keep its promises to not allow its territory to be used for terrorist acts against India, despite making such commitments.
  • The prime minister emphasized that India's relationship with Pakistan can be resolved through meaningful bilateral dialogue if Pakistan takes a more reasonable attitude towards terrorist elements.
  • Singh's comments came after his meeting with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz in Riyadh on Sunday.
  • The prime minister's visit also saw the signing of an extradition treaty between India and Saudi Arabia.
  • Singh stated that India's growing ties with Saudi Arabia hold symbolic significance vis-a-vis Pakistan.
  • The Saudi Arabian leadership has shown sympathy and support for India's point of view on the issue of Pakistan's support for terrorism.
  • Singh expressed his hope that the world community will recognize India as a victim of terrorism and that progress on the ground will be achieved to prevent Pakistani territory from being used for terrorist acts against India.

Statistics:

  • 3-day visit to Saudi Arabia by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
  • 1-to-1 meeting between Prime Minister Singh and King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Indo-Pakistan relations
  • Nil progress on ground on terror-related commitments made by Pakistan
  • 100% support for India from Saudi Arabian leadership on the issue of Pakistan's support for terrorism

Sources:

  • "Manmohan seeks Saudi help to stop Pakistan terror support" by Indo-Asian News Service (March 1)
  • Published by HT Syndication with permission from Indo-Asian News Service

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