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Pakistan should stop supporting terrorist groups: Modi

Indian premier extends wishes to PM Nawaz for his open heart surgery

News Desk May 28, 2016

Pakistan is now in a situation where it does not have cordial relations with most of its immediate neighbours. PHOTO: AFP

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Pakistan should halt “state or non-state” support to terrorist groups to boost ties between the two countries.

India-Pakistan ties can "truly scale great heights" if Pakistan removes the "self-imposed" obstacle of terrorism, Modi said in an interview to Wall Street Journal.

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The Indian premier is of the view that cross border relations between India and Pakistan has enormous room for improvement. He said he sees possibility of “truly cordial and meaningful” relations to develop between the two “historic rivals” provided Pakistan takes effective measures against terrorist activities on its soil.

“We [India] are ready to take the first step, but the path to peace is a two-way street,” Modi said. "Pakistan's failure to take effective action in punishing the perpetrators of terror attacks limits the forward progress in our ties," he added.

Modi said India still maintained its position on the improvement of bilateral relations, which rested on the sole condition that Pakistan should take effective measures against the perpetrators of terror in addition to withdrawing its support, both state and non-state, of terrorist groups.

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“I have always maintained that instead of fighting with each other, India and Pakistan should together fight against poverty,” Modi said. “"Naturally we expect Pakistan to play its part.”

"There can be no compromise on terrorism. It can only be stopped if all support to terrorism, whether state or non-state is completely stopped,” he implied in reference to Pakistan. "Pakistan's failure to take effective action in punishing the perpetrators of terror attacks limits the forward progress in our ties.”

Modi asserted that he had always been a proponent of having good relations with India's neighbours. "I have said that the future that I wish for India is the future that I dream for my neighbours. My visit to Lahore was a clear projection of this belief," he said.

PM to undergo open-heart surgery in London on Tuesday

Modi conveys well wishes to PM Nawaz before heart surgery

Separately, the Indian premier took to Twitter on Saturday to extended good wishes to his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, for his open-heart surgery in London on Tuesday.

"My best wishes to PM Nawaz Sharif Sahab for his open heart surgery on Tuesday. And for his speedy recovery & good health," Modi said on Twitter.

My best wishes to PM Nawaz Sharif Sahab for his open heart surgery on Tuesday. And for his speedy recovery & good health. @MaryamNSharif
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2016

This article originally appeared on Times of India.

COMMENTS (32)

Gullu Badsha | 7 years ago | Reply Gorbachan Yadev ! 11 consulates in Afghanistan along the Pak-Afghan border. India's dealings with TTP in Afghanistan & to top it all your blood stained hands Mr. Modi.

Spooky | 7 years ago | Reply India need to stop terrorist like Mr Kulbushan infiltration in to Pakistan and leave Kashmir To Kashmiri. Let them decide their own future. What are seven lak Indian thug doing in Kashmir. Kashmir got its own identity and culture. These people need self determination and should be allow to cast their vote. India is scare because they know the out comes. Kashmir cannot be suppress by Indian terror. If India need any help in this regard they may ask Pakistan for help to avert this human right violation abusing killing women and children by India seven lak thugs. Pakistan is Pak from any terror activity.

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Waqar | 7 years ago | Reply And u should stop exonerating.

hamza khan | 7 years ago | Reply @NHA: most indians dont realize this and are afraid of the consequences of an all out war.

hamza khan | 7 years ago | Reply @سے Shaam (Hanafi): we'll see what becomes of this 'visionary' leader in the future. karma will always catch up to you. may he be made an example of in the future. amen..

ramdar | 7 years ago | Reply @Syed Jameel: Indian army in Kashmir is fighting likes of LeT banned by UN. But for it, Kashmir would have become like Afghanistan. India was keen to hold Plebiscite in Nehru era, check yourself why it could not be held. Even UN resolution does not have perpetual validity. India respects its borders as drawn in last century, will not impose those of Vedic era.

numbersnumbers | 7 years ago | Reply @Syed Jameel: You somehow neglected to mention the fact that the pertinent UN Resolution on Kashmir stated that Pakistan must remove ALL its armed forces from the disputed territory before a plebiscite for "self determination" could be held! Just WHEN has Pakistan ever complied with this requirement???

vinsin | 7 years ago | Reply @Nadeem: And what is the case number that Pakistan filed in UN or ICJ against India for that?

Roussou | 7 years ago | Reply Modi should stop supporting anti Pakistan groups and activities against Pakistan, the situation will improve itself. CBM needs to be taken to improve relations. India needs to stop talking in the language of USA.

naeemhussain | 7 years ago | Reply A cold blooded murderer of Muslims is talking against terrorism..........how funny.

Kamesh | 7 years ago | Reply better late than never...this is the time for pakistan to improve the bi lateral ties with India and India is providing the Option. If this is missed Pakistan will be totally isolated economically and politically. Both neighbours can grow up with understanding. ...Grow up

Sam | 7 years ago | Reply Guess everyone has already forgotten how Modi became important to Hindu nationalist by his blind eye on Gujraat violence.

Ch. Allah Daad | 7 years ago | Reply This is not a suitable time to talk anything except good wishes for our beloved leader.

XoF | 7 years ago | Reply I think Indians/Modi should be thought what is called "Zarb e Azb" . Sacrifices of Pakistani lives for the entire region. World should be grateful instead of whining like kids when they fail to deliver against the same results

NHA | 7 years ago | Reply @Blackwater: This damned 'strategic depth' narrative is a lie and propaganda by Pakistan's adversaries. It is repeated to malign and blacken image of Pakistan 's security institutions. There has never been a concept such as this as Afghanistan has always been a hostile country since inception of Pakistan. A country which openly harbors revenge , breaks up a sovereign neighbor, threatens with aggression, sends spies and saboteurs and still claims friendship is a hypocrite and devil entity. Pakistan is better off without friendship with India. Modi or no Modi.

Zulfiqar | 7 years ago | Reply To talk about peace, Indian PM should first stop terrorism against Pakistan. Stop RAW's terrorists activities across Pakistan. Stop state terrorism against Kashmiris. How much sacrifices Pakistanis have given for American war in Afghanistan, no nation on earth have the same example. The whole Pakistani nation is united now and by the grace of almighty, nation will defeat all conspiracies acts against Pakistan.

Asad | 7 years ago | Reply Modi: Stop false flag operations in India.

aaa | 7 years ago | Reply Spot on Modi

OSD | 7 years ago | Reply Haha.. Modi acts as if he is a great statesman but his malevolence betrays him in his flip flop foreign policy. The best thing is that, while Modi talks the talk but does nothing, Pakistan is making great strides to improve its security and infrastructure. The world will change gears very soon as Pakistan builds itself up and has actual progress to offer, unlike India where every major project is stalled due to mismanagement.

Safwan | 7 years ago | Reply Says the butcher of gujrat!

salih | 7 years ago | Reply Looks who is speaking. He does not know that Kulbashan Yadeve is a In-Service Indian Nevy Officer catched in Pak just recently.

Acorn Guts | 7 years ago | Reply That's rich. Asking us to stop supporting terrorist groups. Slow clap.

NHA | 7 years ago | Reply PM Modi is using President Obama to push his own agenda for Pakistan. While Pakistan is on the defensive , India, Afghanistan and Iran are teaming, on US behest , apparently against China but each one of them has its own agenda. Hostile alliances have never succeeded, but US has a history of making alliances . But this one is too divergent.

Aftab | 7 years ago | Reply Love for Mr Modi from Pakistan

Afzaal Ansari | 7 years ago | Reply for cordial relationship between the two countries as well as to halt the terrorist and their supporters, both are required to work for eradication of terrorists roots mutually instead of blaming each other in every minor issue and one thing more that India should avoid the hypocrisy against the Pakistan

Kamran | 7 years ago | Reply The great game already started after China establishing itself in the region. Most of gulf countries including Iran do not want this to happen as it will change the dynamics and economics of the region.

Anon | 7 years ago | Reply Islamic-type nations have this affinity for terrorists. Dunno why they just can't give up on the lands they conquered like the colonial powers did and live in peace. Maybe even work for a living instead of living off the riches of the land.

Point | 7 years ago | Reply Says the guy whose countrymen are caugh one after the other and has shown places and links to more of his country. This man must answer for his hand and involvement in the terrorism for which his own RAW officers has agreed. Furthermore he should also answer if his agents of terrorism were not RAW officer then why RAW had completely taken control of that guys home in India and was not letting anyone enter!! not even media. Tells alot about how free press is in India

Blackwater | 7 years ago | Reply Why Pakistanis love to be in the Cuckoo island? Are they not aware of their establishment's policy of strategic depths (like Mansur, OBL) against the neighboring countries, which not only harms the peace and development of the region, but also paint the pakistan in BLACK spot in the world map!

Nadeem | 7 years ago | Reply It's the pot calling the kettle black. This terrorist should stop the terrorism via the kulbushans in Pakistan and we will reciprocate.

Syed Jameel | 7 years ago | Reply Will India stop its terrorism in my Kashmir valley? Are 700,000 soldiers, on picnic in Kashmir? The UN has over 12 resolutions on Kashmir calling for our right to self determination, which Indians have failed to abide by for 70 years. Indians say we don't need to go back to history. But same Indian evoke Vedic ages to propel 'Greater India' argument ( that seeks to merger Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh with India in a future war) Maryam Nawaz Sharief must not take the Modi's bait. A well wisher of Pakistan from Srinagar. Syed Jameel

سے Shaam (Hanafi) | 7 years ago | Reply Modi is a visionary, an extraordinary 24/7 Global leader. India is blessed to have such an iconic leader. It's a pity Pakistan is unable to take advantage and rest of the regional countries are gaining at Pakistan's adamant expense. P.S – Dawn mollycoddles news articles in favor of one country, where as ET puts it straight, good job Tribune.

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