New Delhi: In an apparent reference to
Pakistan, India Tuesday said the international community must
show "unwavering commitment in resolutely opposing" those who
"nurture and give sanctuary" to terrorists and extremist
elements.
This was conveyed by External Affairs Minister SM Krishna
to British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, who called the
minister to reiterate an invitation for the Conference on
Afghanistan, scheduled to be held in London on January 28,
2010.
"He (Krishna) conveyed India’s position that the
international community must show unwavering commitment in
resolutely opposing, resisting and overcoming terrorism and
those who nurture, sustain and give sanctuary to terrorists
and extremist elements," an official statement said here.
Krishna and Miliband also exchanged views on bilateral
relations and regional and international issues of common
concern.
The minister also underlined the importance of the
international community reaffirming unambiguously its
commitment to strengthening the Government of Afghanistan and
continuing its support to the development and reconstruction
of the country.
He also reiterated India’s determination to fulfil
its commitments to the Afghan government and people as they
build a peaceful, democratic and pluralistic Afghanistan
during the telephonic conversation.
PTI
