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09NEWDELHI1538
2009-07-24 12:17:00
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Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: SECSTATE INDIA VISIT, INDO-PAK
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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 001538
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: SECSTATE INDIA VISIT, INDO-PAK
RELATIONS; 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.
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SECSTATE INDIA VISIT
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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 001538
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: SECSTATE INDIA VISIT, INDO-PAK
RELATIONS; 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.
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SECSTATE INDIA VISIT
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1. "NEW MILESTONE IN RELATIONS," editorial in July 23
Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "The agreements
finalized during the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton's visit to India can be defined as a new
milestone in U.S.-India relations. No doubt there are
differences over enrichment and reprocessing, but on
the whole bilateral ties have been strengthened. On the
end user pact, it is natural to be concerned about U.S.
surveillance. But inspections in the trade of sensitive
military equipment is normal. And moreover,
surveillance here means making sure there is no
transfer of the technology to a third country. This
pact opens the door for India to much-needed weapon
technology."
2. "STRATEGIC AGREEMENT," editorial in July 23 Hindi
daily, NAI DUNIYA: "Even after 62 years of its
independence, India is not independent in the defense
sector, and other nations are trying hard to make
billions from India. The strategic U.S.-India
agreements have paved the way for such defense deals.
The U.S. has been preparing the ground for the last few
months to sell fighter planes, helicopters and nuclear
reactors, etc. to India. Hillary Clinton and S.M.
Krishna signed the end-user agreement, which will make
it easy for the U.S. companies to sell equipment worth
billions to India, but opening India to U.S.
inspections!"
--------------
INDO-PAK RELATIONS
--------------
3. "THIS TIME BALUCHISTAN," editorial in July 24
independent Kolkata Bengali daily, ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA:
"There is no more time to play with fire. India
complains, Pakistan denies; Pakistan complains, India
denies. In the midst of this, terrorism continues.
Islamabad must be compelled to make a commitment to
curb terrorism by any means. India should remain
steadfast in following diplomatic norms and avoid
unnecessary arguments."
4. "THE 26/11 TRIAL AND EXPECTED JUSTICE," editorial in
July 24 centrist Marathi daily, SAKAAL: "It is quite
clear that the process of delivering justice in the
Mumbai terror attack case is indeed a difficult one.
This trial is a very crucial and defining moment in
Mumbai's life. If the guilty go free due to lack of
evidence, India will lose face internationally."
WHITE
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: SECSTATE INDIA VISIT, INDO-PAK
RELATIONS; 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.
--------------
SECSTATE INDIA VISIT
--------------
1. "NEW MILESTONE IN RELATIONS," editorial in July 23
Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "The agreements
finalized during the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton's visit to India can be defined as a new
milestone in U.S.-India relations. No doubt there are
differences over enrichment and reprocessing, but on
the whole bilateral ties have been strengthened. On the
end user pact, it is natural to be concerned about U.S.
surveillance. But inspections in the trade of sensitive
military equipment is normal. And moreover,
surveillance here means making sure there is no
transfer of the technology to a third country. This
pact opens the door for India to much-needed weapon
technology."
2. "STRATEGIC AGREEMENT," editorial in July 23 Hindi
daily, NAI DUNIYA: "Even after 62 years of its
independence, India is not independent in the defense
sector, and other nations are trying hard to make
billions from India. The strategic U.S.-India
agreements have paved the way for such defense deals.
The U.S. has been preparing the ground for the last few
months to sell fighter planes, helicopters and nuclear
reactors, etc. to India. Hillary Clinton and S.M.
Krishna signed the end-user agreement, which will make
it easy for the U.S. companies to sell equipment worth
billions to India, but opening India to U.S.
inspections!"
--------------
INDO-PAK RELATIONS
--------------
3. "THIS TIME BALUCHISTAN," editorial in July 24
independent Kolkata Bengali daily, ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA:
"There is no more time to play with fire. India
complains, Pakistan denies; Pakistan complains, India
denies. In the midst of this, terrorism continues.
Islamabad must be compelled to make a commitment to
curb terrorism by any means. India should remain
steadfast in following diplomatic norms and avoid
unnecessary arguments."
4. "THE 26/11 TRIAL AND EXPECTED JUSTICE," editorial in
July 24 centrist Marathi daily, SAKAAL: "It is quite
clear that the process of delivering justice in the
Mumbai terror attack case is indeed a difficult one.
This trial is a very crucial and defining moment in
Mumbai's life. If the guilty go free due to lack of
evidence, India will lose face internationally."
WHITE