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09NEWDELHI1386
2009-07-06 11:07:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-CHINA RELATIONS, PAKISTAN;
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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 001386
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-CHINA RELATIONS, PAKISTAN;
NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
---------------------
INDIA-CHINA RELATIONS
---------------------
UNCLAS NEW DELHI 001386
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-CHINA RELATIONS, PAKISTAN;
NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
--------------
INDIA-CHINA RELATIONS
--------------
1. "UNNECESSARY CONCERN ABOUT CHINA," op-ed in July 5
Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "In 1962, India's political
and military leadership was not experienced enough to
face China. The question is should we be still worry
about another armed struggle with China? 2009 is not
1962, and now India may not have to face the 1962-like
military failure. At that time, China was not a part of
the international community, so it was not concerned
about the consequences of a war. If China goes to war
in Arunachal Pradesh, it will have to pay a heavy price
at the international level. That does not mean,
however, that we do not further strengthen our army."
--------------
PAKISTAN
--------------
2. "ZARDARI'S HELPLESSNESS," op-ed article in July 2
nationalist Hindi daily, VIR ARJUN: "The entire world
wants to see peace between India and Pakistan. India is
not willing to restart a dialogue with Pakistan unless
the latter stops terrorists from using its soil against
India. President Zardari, on his part, has openly
admitted he is helpless. The relationship between both
governments is understandable, but when our leaders
start talking about friendly relations with Pakistan it
raises doubts about their intelligence. It's just not
possible. Pakistanis are born with anti-India
sentiments -- it is their basis for existence."
3. "FAILED STATE," editorial in July 3 right-of-center
Gujarati daily, GUJARAT SAMCHAR: "Violence and
bloodshed unleashed by the Taliban is pushing Pakistan
towards destruction. Despite Pakistan figuring in the
list of the ten 'failed states', America continues to
provide economic aid to it. Even Pakistani citiens
have realized that their leaders are busy in the power
struggle and are not concerned with progress and
development. To make matters worse, the extremists are
waiting for an opportunity to take control of the
country's nukes. This is an alarming situation for the
world. A failed Pakistan might spell disaster for
global peace and security."
Drafted: GKrishali/RBhattacharya
Cleared: TGoad
BURLEIGH
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-CHINA RELATIONS, PAKISTAN;
NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
--------------
INDIA-CHINA RELATIONS
--------------
1. "UNNECESSARY CONCERN ABOUT CHINA," op-ed in July 5
Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "In 1962, India's political
and military leadership was not experienced enough to
face China. The question is should we be still worry
about another armed struggle with China? 2009 is not
1962, and now India may not have to face the 1962-like
military failure. At that time, China was not a part of
the international community, so it was not concerned
about the consequences of a war. If China goes to war
in Arunachal Pradesh, it will have to pay a heavy price
at the international level. That does not mean,
however, that we do not further strengthen our army."
--------------
PAKISTAN
--------------
2. "ZARDARI'S HELPLESSNESS," op-ed article in July 2
nationalist Hindi daily, VIR ARJUN: "The entire world
wants to see peace between India and Pakistan. India is
not willing to restart a dialogue with Pakistan unless
the latter stops terrorists from using its soil against
India. President Zardari, on his part, has openly
admitted he is helpless. The relationship between both
governments is understandable, but when our leaders
start talking about friendly relations with Pakistan it
raises doubts about their intelligence. It's just not
possible. Pakistanis are born with anti-India
sentiments -- it is their basis for existence."
3. "FAILED STATE," editorial in July 3 right-of-center
Gujarati daily, GUJARAT SAMCHAR: "Violence and
bloodshed unleashed by the Taliban is pushing Pakistan
towards destruction. Despite Pakistan figuring in the
list of the ten 'failed states', America continues to
provide economic aid to it. Even Pakistani citiens
have realized that their leaders are busy in the power
struggle and are not concerned with progress and
development. To make matters worse, the extremists are
waiting for an opportunity to take control of the
country's nukes. This is an alarming situation for the
world. A failed Pakistan might spell disaster for
global peace and security."
Drafted: GKrishali/RBhattacharya
Cleared: TGoad
BURLEIGH