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Sticking to its stand that no "meaningful dialogue" can take place unless there was a terror-free environment, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said, "The Government of India is committed to resolving all outstanding issues with Pakistan through a peaceful bilateral dialogue in accordance with the Simla Agreement.
"A third country role cannot be envisaged nor is it necessary. We also believe that a meaningful dialogue with Pakistan can take place only in an environment free from terror or the threat of terror."
The reaction came a day after both Obama and Hu voiced support for the improvement in Indo-Pak ties and their readiness to promote peace and stability in the region, listing the situation in South Asia among regional and global challenges.
The two countries "support the improvement and growth of relations between India and Pakistan," and are ready to "strengthen communication, dialogue and cooperation on issues related to South Asia and work together to promote peace, stability and development in that region," said the joint statement, issued at the conclusion of the talks between the two leaders.


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US president, virtually knelt before the chinese establishment when he was disallowed from speaking uncensored speech. Nor Obama could exert on on matters on internation importance such as terror, global warming, climate change- rather diverted attention to indo-pak relationships for which he made china a monitor, much to the nagging of India which does not tolerate any outside interference in its internal affairs and has already made amply clear that relations with pak now a days are dependent upon the legitimacy of Pak taking action against the perpetrator of 26/11 carnage.No human rights issue pertaining to china came in talks. Whatever impression the world takes of this visit, here in India, it is talked that the talks on Indo-pak relationsships were redundant just to please chinda. This evidently gives clue that no authority over china was exerted by the president nor any reference could be made to the Iran going nuclear and not attuning to the call of america.
Since Indira-Gandhi/Zulfi Bhutto's days it was agreed by both disputants that all outstanding issues, including Kashmir, will be sorted out on a bi-lateral basis. There is no scope for third part mediation. And to think of China as mediator! Next, we will be advised to have Pakistan as mediator in the Arunachal Pradesh issue with China. The British were no fools. They had Tibet as a buffer but we lost that advantage when we consented to China's hegemony over Tibet.What India lacks is 'practical, futuristic' approach to issues. Ven Sardi
"China%u2019s dramatic rise along economic, military, diplomatic and commercial axes and the US dependence on China necessitates a robust US-China relationship. If that upsets India then Indians need to start putting their own economic, military, political and security houses in order rather than fretting about a growing US-China relationship" said someone. Remember, beggers attract only contempt not respect. What the world has seen in the last 62 years is rape of democracy, criminal MPs and MLAs, corruption which even African countries can not match, appeasement, reservations, Swiss bank accounts (to the tune of 1.5 trillion dollars), scandals, cringing, cowaring, illitracy, poverty, divisions, regional hatered. Will all this come to an end ? NO.
In China, Obama showed a loss of balance and even made an ass of himself, a bigger ass than MMS made of himself in Egypt. Obama is no more than a fart-bag, as has been proved quite a few times, but in China he excelled himself. The Chinks, of course, will be quick to smell the stench of the fart and quicker still to hold their noses and their mouths and tongues so as not to have a chance to interfere, in any way, with India or in Indo-Pak relations.
I am a Chinese American and have been reading news/comments here. I am quite disappointed in the huge display of racism against Chinese by many Indians. Is that what your people are exposed every day ? Hatred,insult,racism and immature.
If you allow a third person to say whatever he feels like, he will. If government of India is not able to represent Indians to end Pakistani and Chinese Occupations, it is gross failure of government. Lecturing Indians only demoralizes patriotic people like us. We all remember that Terrorists came from heaven, yet war was not an option from recent days. We remember Nehru's incompetence of "Not even grass grows in Aksai Chin!!" It is useless to stop Chinese and American stop talking and pakistanis celebrating such talks. If the government means some business for Indians, us the people; it must stop dividing people on caste, tribe, religion and other manufactured backwardness. Every time dignity and moral of being Indian is compromised by elected governments of Congress and BJP. It is failure of political parties and lack of willpower to execute business of Indians, which reduces us to dumbocrazy. Talks cannot resolve everything. Ahinsa is not a substitute for cowardice. Jai hind.
The american economic juggernaut has been derailed by Obama and now he is busy derailing her military clout.Who would have thought that an American president would be bowing to the Japanese emperor and the Saudi king.His presidency bodes ill for India,fortunate for Pakistan and glorious for China.The Indian policy wonks should scratch their heads hard and come up with a four year strategy with which to deal with Obama.Pakistan has the terrorisim card to play,China the economic card and India unfortunately has no card to deal with. The sacrificial lambs provided by Obama to the Chinese are Dalai Lama, Taiwan and India. Pakistan has come out on top and Kashmir has been put on the table by Obama to placate the Pakis.This setback should be put on the shoulders of Manmohan Singh as he was the one who promoted Indo Us Nuclear agreement and the new world order.
Is PM's trip to America still on? Shud it be, after this "in your face" misadventure by Barack Hussain Obama?
This recession has made US and OBAMA so week and they are compled to knee down befor the Chinese econmic power. To get any favor from them US can pay any price to revive their economy and India does not any improtence to them. Shamelessly OBAMA scumbed to the pressure of Chinese hegemony and openly admitted the Tibet is the part of China. Incidentally Chiina sent her army to occupy it in 1959. If it was its apart then why Chinese sent their army there. 1962 China attacked and annexed a large part of our land. US never reacted to Communist China for this illegal act. Now Manmohan is going to US on November 22, I do not understand what could be purpose of his in the light of China-US joint communique. India must react strongly against CHINA, US and Pakistan(rogue). Try to learn to stand on its feet.
USA wants India as terror strick absorber, not fighting against terror. There were recent study shows that, since India is absorbing lots of terror activities in the East, the west is safe that much. USA is planning to make the terror minded outset to think India as their enemy. This is the reason why USA and NATO forcing Indian authority to join hands with NATO in Afghanistan. By understanding this situation, India cunningly refused the invitation, but how long Indian politics is capable of resisting thins is unknown. Now, after having Nuclear pact contract with India -USA got huge employment opportunity and their prestigious companies remains unclosed. So this is diplomatic and economic play, if we have wealth and sound diplomatic brain we too can win the game. Its not the Pakistan the problem for India, but China who wants the opportunity for a further economic growth. Its only possible when India remains inactive and down. So it is Indian's necessity to win the game.. Jai Hind
The fact of the matter is that both the USA and China can be very helpful in improving security in SE Asia. How so? Both China and the USA should stop arming Pakistan and pressure their client state to mend its ways and stop using terrorism against India, Afghanistan and Iran. Secondly, China should grant Tibet independence and forego its wishful claims on Taiwan and parts of India. By the way, has anybody noticed President Obama is acting more like a Kenyan than American???
RAMESH PLEASE DON%u2019T WRITE SOMETHING YOU DON%u2019T KNOW, I AM LEAVING IN AMERICA FOR LAST (40) FOURTY YEARS (I LOBBY FOR INDIA AND WE HAVE A BIG GROUP) OBAMA DON%u2019T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE LIKE HILLARY CLINTON IN FOREIGN POLICY (I WAS SUPPORTING HILLARY CLINTON DURING PRIMARY ELECTION.) INDIA DOESN%u2019T NEED ANY MEDIATION BY ANY OUTSIDER. INCLUDING CHINA
It should not be forgotten that our country had accepted the mediation from Soviet union ( now Russia) in the form of Tashkent agreement even after winning the 1965 war with Pakistan.The Simla agreement has also proved a failure because the dispute on Kashmir is still alive. Now the US President has accepted that Tibet is a part of China but on the question of Kashmir the American approach is quite different.There is a lurking fear in America that if peace exists then India will become an economic and military super power.
Soviet Union was never involved as mediator in the Tashkent meeting. Its role was mainly to bring both India and Pakistan to a conference table and in providing a venue for that meeting.
Mohan Singh should call off his US visit in protest. Let Barack bark and wag his tail to the Chinese; let US stooges like Shekhar Gupta support the US. For the sake of the honor of the nation, throw out the Americans; stand up to the Chinese, even if it means war. Instead of being humiliated, we will rather fight and go down as martyrs, just as our forefathers did. Else, the humiliation of the past 50 years will continue for the next 50 years. As long as American stooges like Shekhar and Chinese stooges likethe Commnunists are there, India will never be allowed to stand on its own legs. Rather, we can invite war, fight, whether we win or die; but let there be no surrender. INDIANS should sound the war bulge, but first should throw out foreign country stooges in Delhi. First identify the traitors and throw them out; the enemy will naturally be weakened. Down Down AMerican, Chinese and Pakistan stooges - Shekhar, Communist and Congress party
It is time that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh considered canceling his forthcoming state visit to the US. President Obama is trying to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds. Already he is trying to back track the commitments made by the Bush administration in respect of the nuclear deal and now he is trying to bracket India with Pakistan. He openly accepted that Tibet was part of China and didn't want to meet HH Dalai Lama. He is not able and ready to confront China because he believes it is the economic power house. If US starts to reduce consumption of Chinese goods, the Chinese economy will take a big dump. India also should restrict Chinese imports and limit its power in South Asia. China neither respects human rights nor plays by the rules. It is time to limit China's global outreach by restricting its imports otherwise we will be creating another Third Reich. History will record Obama as the weakest US President for not standing up for the cause of Tibet.
Will China accept India as a third party participant when a dialogue takes place between China & Taiwan for unification? China should not show interest to participate in talks between pakistan & India. If at all there is a talk between India & pakistan, it should be to improve trade relations; not on Kashmir; what right pakistan has to talk on Kashmir. The need of the hour for India is to send away the so called cultural ambassadors like adnan sami, cricket players and any others if pakistan continues to be a terrorism sponsor. Talks can take place between peace loving people only; and not to those who do not understand the language of peace & harmony. Unless pakis change their educational set up, the younger generation will be familiar with only knives, swords, grenades, bombs, violence & riots.
The official reaction of the Govt to reference in the US-China communique envisaging a third party monitoring role for the latter on South Asian affairs,while it conveys essential opposition to interference in overly mild language,lacks any sense of finality.Third party role is not necessary just yet, perhaps may be useful at a later stage when things don't work out as it should? The language is imprecise and holds out an invitation to mediation in the future.
The official statement is correct and timely. But, why is this govt talking to unelected & unrepresentative Hurriyat behind people's back? Was it about relocating the Hurriyat leaders, members and their family in Pakistan?
The joint statement reflects on the credibility of both leaders. OBAMA: Does not want to produce his birth certificate to prove his US birth. He has sealed all records of his school,college, passport etc. WHY? Nationalization of the US private sector and now forcing health care on US citizens the Government will have 50% control of the once Capitalist super-power. OBAMA is MAO of the west. Hu: CHINA illegally annexed a small country TIBET. They have been donors to PAKISTAN's military and nuclear establishment. CHINA is also building infrastructure around INDIA in TIBET,NEPAL,PAKISTAN,BURMA,BANGLADESH to assist in mobilizing their military for a future assault on INDIA. Why? Because INDIA is the only thriving democracy in that neighborhood. INDIA has outlived 40 years of US thaw since the KENNEDY administration and should ignore a one term OBAMA presidency. OBAMA idolizes "GANDHI" who was never awarded a NOBEL Peace Prize. OBAMA accepted the prize with no achievements for peace.
Whoever may be the US president, he can not resist the temptation to play God for rest of the world,except of course ,Russia in the past and now China. Only way to deal with this modern Zamindar is to become as strong as him militarily and economically.Till such time, we will have to put up with his pranks.
The Problem with our Country is we are too democratic. This suits the Scruplous Politician, Goons etc. Is there any value of human life in India? One Sept 11 created 2 wars . So much value is life of an american. But Parliament attack , 26/11 and more to follow India will send their condemnation. No value for India life. We ask permission every time from West to uphold our dignity. No point in talking as things will not change. Even take our Policemen they harass innocent poor people but when they see an American or British they fear. We Indians are slaves by blood and we will never change
Well said Mr Rajendran. I think you described the problem very well. What could be the solution for this. Any thoughts?
It is amusing to note that to monitor ties between india and pak the democracy of the world is advising the nuclear proliferator communist to monitor indian democracy relation with pak. US enough of of double standard we can read between lines .you are responcible for pak to go nuclear, now they are threat to you, first you bend yourself and bend your friend pak to mend itself. no need to advice indians we are not double standards.
This latest two-faced approach of the US President is something that would not surprise any regular & discerning follower of International Politics. The US is two-faced like the ancient Roman god Janus: it says politically correct (but insincere) things to the country which is playing host to its President or the Secretary of State. India must not mince words and our PM Dr. Manmohan Singh should give Obama (and Hillary Clinton) a piece of his mind when he meets them in Washington. Due to the constraints of 'realpolitik' we can not afford to be too harsh with the US, but neither do we need to bow before it and accept all it says. After all, we are the largest democracy in the world and our huge population automatically creates a very lucrative market which even the US can not ignore - for its own sake!
"Manmohan Singh should give Obama (and Hillary Clinton) a piece of his mind when he meets them in Washington." his mind ? You mean Antonia's mind full of 'inner voice', MMS has none of his.
Hai, India's sensitive thin skin has been pricked by communique reference to China playing a role in addressing India-Pak issues. "India issues a testy response," bark headlines. Well, hell, who cares in world's power alleys to India's whining. It's the economy, stupid! You have got to be economically strong, and use that to build a credible deterrence, before you get the ears of powers that matter. But a country riddled with corrupt, unimaginative politicians -- and population too busy with useless Bollywood to hold politicians' feet to the fire -- things move slowly to get the economy going at a rapid fire pace. So Manmohan Singh will go to the White House, hear the platitudes about the "world's largest democracy", have his and India's ego stroked, and then return to the same sanguine inertia that he left behind. Meanwhile, Chinese treasury would have piled up another few hundred million dollars that they will use to build missiles aimed at India and others. Jai Ho!
If India could snub Holbrooke, Obama's Af-Pak man, there is nothing to stop India from snubbing China, if the Chinks try to poke their nose in Indo-Pak relations. The Chinks know this as well as their limits vis-a-vis India and will sensibly not attract the snub. They extracted the South Asia job of eye-keepng from Obama knowing that he is in a weak position and to make a show that their clout in the world and in Asia, in particular, counts. Now it is left for MMS to give Obama a clear message that India does not dance to anyone's tune.
U.S president Obama is doing a great job, to let China know, stop meddling in other countries affairs, a joint communique does not mean endorsing China rogue policies, but let China know in a diplomatic words, "Watch your Steps."India should worry about putting its own house in order, such as,ECONOMIC GROWTH," and the rest will take care of itself.INDIA SHOULD STOP BEATING ITS CHEST, WHEN IT COME TO CHINA AND PAKISTAN,BUT START OPENING ITS POWER OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AND THAT IS WHERE THE STRENGTH LIES.