Online edition of India's National Newspaper
Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| National |
|
News:
Front Page |
National |
Tamil Nadu |
Andhra Pradesh |
Karnataka |
Kerala |
New Delhi |
Other States |
International |
Opinion |
Business |
Sport |
Miscellaneous |
Engagements |
Advts: Classifieds | Employment | Obituary |
National
Amit Baruah
NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday welcomed in principle the offer made by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf that people could be allowed to cross the Line of Control (LoC) to meet their relatives and assist with reconstruction in the quake-hit areas. However, External Affairs Ministry officials said the details would have to be worked out. "We have seen news reports about President Musharraf's remarks. If these news reports are correct, we welcome the offer that has been made. This is in line with India's advocacy of greater movement across the LoC for relief work and closer people-to-people contacts," the Ministry said. "India is willing to facilitate such movements but we await word from Pakistan about the practical details of implementing this intention," it said. "We have to see how this will work out," a top official told The Hindu . After the October 8 earthquake, New Delhi has repeatedly offered to undertake relief efforts in areas better accessed from the Indian side of the LoC. Asked whether India would allow refugee camps on its side of the LoC, the official stated that all these details would have to be worked out through direct contacts with the Pakistani leadership.
Printer friendly
page
News:
Front Page |
National |
Tamil Nadu |
Andhra Pradesh |
Karnataka |
Kerala |
New Delhi |
Other States |
International |
Opinion |
Business |
Sport |
Miscellaneous |
Engagements |
|
|
|
The Hindu Group: Home | About Us | Copyright | Archives | Contacts | Subscription Group Sites: The Hindu | Business Line | The Sportstar | Frontline | The Hindu eBooks | The Hindu Images | Home |
Copyright © 2005, The
Hindu. Republication or redissemination of the contents of
this screen are expressly prohibited without the written consent of
The Hindu
|
