Image: The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, in procession to the Central Hall of Parliament on February 25, 2008 to address the both Houses.(February 26, New Delhi, Sri Lanka Guardian) “Our goal remains a peaceful, stable and prosperous neighbourhood. India is committed to extending full support to Nepal's development during its political transition. India also stands ready to assist the Nepalese people's choices in the transition to a democratic, stable and prosperous State,” Indian President Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil said in the Parliament on yesterday.
According to Mrs. President, “as a close and friendly neighbour, India would prefer to see a peaceful, stable and liberal democratic Bangladesh. It is our hope that the people of Bangladesh will be able to exercise their will through free and fair elections for restoration of full democracy.”
According to Mrs. President, “as a close and friendly neighbour, India would prefer to see a peaceful, stable and liberal democratic Bangladesh. It is our hope that the people of Bangladesh will be able to exercise their will through free and fair elections for restoration of full democracy.”
“There has been an unfortunate increase in violence in Sri Lanka. We are clear that there can be no military solution to the ethnic issue.” she said Indian opinion on Sri Lanka crisis.
“It is necessary to find a negotiated political settlement within the framework of a united Sri Lanka that is acceptable to all sections of society,” she added.
“We will continue to help Afghanistan in whatever manner we can in its reconstruction and in building a pluralistic and prosperous society. We are committed to peace, friendship and good neighbourly relations with Pakistan. A stable and prosperous Pakistan, at peace with itself, is in the interests of our entire region. When conditions permit we will resume our dialogue process with Pakistan, aimed at building mutual confidence and resolving outstanding issues, premised on an atmosphere free from terror and violence. We hope that Myanmar's on-going national reconciliation and political reform process and the recognition of the need to expedite the process will make it more inclusive so as to ensure peaceful and stable democratization,” the president said.
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