India has called upon the world to strengthen and intensify efforts to deal with terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It said, the world is aware of nexus between terrorists and Pakistani state and military.
Replying to a query on latest videos of terror outfits in Pakistan, during media briefing in New Delhi, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, such incidents make it more glaring. He said, every nation must fight cross-border terrorism and terrorism in all its forms.
Mr Jaiswal said, in every document that comes out of multilateral forums, whether it is BRICS, SCO, or anywhere else, there is strong support for combating international terrorism and there is also a reference to fighting cross-border terrorism.
On the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan Agreement, the spokesperson said, India and Saudi Arabia have a wide-ranging strategic partnership which has deepened considerably in the last several years. He said, India expects that this strategic partnership will keep in mind mutual interests and sensitivities.
Mr Jaiswal said, India welcomes the formation of a new interim Government in Nepal, led by Sushila Karki. He said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a warm conversation with Ms Karki and reaffirmed India’s steadfast support for her efforts to restore peace and stability.
The Spokesperson said, as a close neighbour, a fellow democracy and a long-term development partner, India will continue to work closely with Nepal for the well-being and prosperity of people of the two countries.
On India-US trade talks, Mr Jaiswal said, a delegation from the United States led by the Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch was in New Delhi.
He said, Mr Lynch had meetings with senior officials in the Ministry of Commerce to take forward the ongoing negotiations for a trade deal.
The Spokesperson said, these discussions have been positive and forward looking covering various aspects of the trade deal and it was also decided between the two sides to intensify efforts to achieve early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
