There should be an atmosphere free of terrorism: MEA on talks with Pakistan
On Thursday, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson, Arindam Baghchi said that dialogue between the India and Pakistan can only take place in an atmosphere free of terror. While answering questions at a weekly media briefing Arindam Baghchi sadi that India’s stand is very simple that there should be an atmosphere in which there is no terrorism.
“Our stand is very simple that there should be an atmosphere in which there is no terrorism, only in such an atmosphere things can be negotiated. There had been a courtesy letters exchange between the Prime Ministers between of the two governments. But our main point has been that there should be an atmosphere free of terrorism. This is a legitimate demand, then how can there be a dialogue if there is terror? You asked if there is any change, there is no change,” said Baghchi.
Arindam Bagchi also said that the terror attack in Karachi only underlined the need for all countries to take an undifferentiated position against terrorism.
“Regarding Karachi look, let me clarify this very clearly, our stance against all forms of terrorism- anywhere- has been consistent. We’ve been condemning it. This particular incident only underlines the need for all countries to take an undifferentiated position against terrorism. I think I will emphasize that element,” Baghchi told reporters.
