The Hindu : No change in Pak. mindset, says Advani

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Monday, Jun 09, 2003

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No change in Pak. mindset, says Advani

New Delhi June 8. India sees no change in Pakistan's ``intention'' on terrorism, the Deputy Prime Minister, L.K. Advani, said today.

``Terrorist acts are still on although there are ups and downs. But it does not appear that there is a change in the intention of the neighbour (Pakistan)'' on terrorism, he told Sahara TV.

He said the issue would figure in his talks with the leaders of the U.S. and U.K. but emphasised India had the ``resolve'' to defeat terrorism and would not wait for support from any country in this regard.

Mr. Advani said he would listen to what the U.S. had to say on this matter while conveying India's point of view.

Asked about "double standards" adopted by the U.S. vis-a-vis the fight against terrorism, Mr. Advani said every country had the right to decide whom to support on the basis of its foreign policy and India was not complaining. Mr. Advani said he did not believe that Washington did not understand the dangers of terrorism. ``But every country has a foreign policy which guides them to decide whom to support.''

Arrives in New York

Mr. Advani arrived in New York today for an eight-day tour of the United States to hold talks with top U.S. leaders for strengthening strategic and bilateral relationship between the two countries.

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