Abuja (Nigeria), Dec 06: British Prime Minister Tony Blair will send a special envoy to India next month for an "informal confidential exchange" of views with National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra to have a closer understanding on global, political and economic situation between the two countries. This was conveyed by Blair when Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee met him today on the sidelines of the ongoing Commonwealth summit here.
The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues including the security situation in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Middle East peace process and terrorism, Indian High Commissioner in London Ronen Sen told reporters after their parleys.
As regards the meeting between Blair's special envoy Sir Nigel Sheinwald and Mishra, Sen said there would be no fixed agenda and it would not be a formal meeting. "It would be very informal and confidential exchanges of views. Either side can raise any question."
Congratulating Vajpayee on his initiative to improve ties with Pakistan, Blair told him without mincing words that there was no place for terrorism, Sen said.
Vajpayee, who was assisted by Mishra and Sen during the talks, told Blair that he was visiting Islamabad next month to attend the SAARC summit.
Bureau Report