Press Briefings

EAM’s response to questions on statements by Pakistan Interior Adviser

15/01/2009

In response to questions on the statements in the media by the Interior Adviser of Pakistan, External Affairs Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee said:

“We have seen statements in the media by the Interior Adviser of Pakistan assuring India of unconditional support in the Mumbai probe, urging India to use direct diplomatic channels with Pakistan, and saying that Islamabad needs more information from India in order to proceed with its own investigation. The material linking the terrorist attacks to Pakistan was handed over formally to the Pakistan High Commissioner in New Delhi on January 5, 2009. Instead of being informed through the media, I would be happy to receive a direct response from Pakistan through existing diplomatic channels, and to see Pakistan implementing her words.”

New Delhi
January 15, 2009