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09NEWDELHI1887
2009-09-10 11:14:00
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Embassy New Delhi
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MEDIA REACTION:SINO-INDIA RELATIONS, VISIT OF
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 001887
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:SINO-INDIA RELATIONS, VISIT OF
INDIAN PRESIDENT TO RUSSIA; 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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SINO-INDIA RELATIONS
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 001887
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:SINO-INDIA RELATIONS, VISIT OF
INDIAN PRESIDENT TO RUSSIA; 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.
--------------
SINO-INDIA RELATIONS
--------------
1. "CHINA TAKING ADVANTAGE OF INDIA'S SILENCE,"
commentary in September 9 Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA
SAHARA: "On the one hand China denies India's
allegations of intrusion in Ladakh and talks about
investigating it. On the other hand, however, it is
quite evident that China does not respect the border...
It keeps claiming Indian territory and opposes any
initiative taken by India for the development of the
border state of Arunachal Pradesh. Just like Aksai
Chin, will we also end up surrendering Tawang to China
on a silver platter? China is geo-strategically in a
better position because of railways, land and air
transportation. China's mindset and strategy should be
studied correctly, and responded diplomatically."
2. "WHY SILENCE OVER CHINESE INTRUSION?," editorial in
September 8 right-of-center Urdu daily RASHTRIYA
SAHARA: "Usually, our reaction to acts of intrusion by
China remains very weak and feeble. The question is why
it is so? Are we ignoring the threats to India posed by
China, due to any fear or expediency, or we are quite
unknown of those threats? Whatever the reason may be,
continuous intrusions by China are a big challenge for
our government. Chinese helicopters have trespassed our
borders twenty four times this month. It is perhaps,
because we have not taken any harsh stand. NOW the
Chinese troops have intruded into Laddakh area. Our
government should take strong notice of such matters
and envisage a bold policy in this regard."
3. "RELATIONS WITH NEIGHBORS," editorial in September 8
right-of-center Urdu daily ETEMAAD: "India has always
opted a policy of co-existence with its neighboring
countries. Despite having tremendous powers, it never
went for any expansionist designs. In this perspective,
a strategy is formulated to deal with continuous
intrusions by Chinese troops. It is quite satisfactory
that there is no effect of change of governments on
India's foreign policy. It is a symbol of a mature
democratic sense."
--------------
VISIT OF INDIAN PRESIDENT TO RUSSIA
--------------
4. "PRESIDENT OF INDIA VISITS RUSSIA," editorial in
September 9 right-of-center Urdu daily ETEMAAD: "In the
perspective of growing closer relations with the U.S,
President Pratibha Patil's visit to Russia enjoys
extraordinary significance. During her meeting with
Russia Prime Minister Putin, she gave a clear message
that Russia should not nurture any misunderstanding
NEW DELHI 00001887 002 OF 002
over India's relations with the U.S. As far as Indo-
Russia bilateral relations are concerned, India values
the whole-hearted cooperation extended by Russia in
economic, defense and nuclear fields. While on the
other hand, Russia too considers India to be it's
friend."
ROEMER
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:SINO-INDIA RELATIONS, VISIT OF
INDIAN PRESIDENT TO RUSSIA; 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.
--------------
SINO-INDIA RELATIONS
--------------
1. "CHINA TAKING ADVANTAGE OF INDIA'S SILENCE,"
commentary in September 9 Hindi daily, RASHTRIYA
SAHARA: "On the one hand China denies India's
allegations of intrusion in Ladakh and talks about
investigating it. On the other hand, however, it is
quite evident that China does not respect the border...
It keeps claiming Indian territory and opposes any
initiative taken by India for the development of the
border state of Arunachal Pradesh. Just like Aksai
Chin, will we also end up surrendering Tawang to China
on a silver platter? China is geo-strategically in a
better position because of railways, land and air
transportation. China's mindset and strategy should be
studied correctly, and responded diplomatically."
2. "WHY SILENCE OVER CHINESE INTRUSION?," editorial in
September 8 right-of-center Urdu daily RASHTRIYA
SAHARA: "Usually, our reaction to acts of intrusion by
China remains very weak and feeble. The question is why
it is so? Are we ignoring the threats to India posed by
China, due to any fear or expediency, or we are quite
unknown of those threats? Whatever the reason may be,
continuous intrusions by China are a big challenge for
our government. Chinese helicopters have trespassed our
borders twenty four times this month. It is perhaps,
because we have not taken any harsh stand. NOW the
Chinese troops have intruded into Laddakh area. Our
government should take strong notice of such matters
and envisage a bold policy in this regard."
3. "RELATIONS WITH NEIGHBORS," editorial in September 8
right-of-center Urdu daily ETEMAAD: "India has always
opted a policy of co-existence with its neighboring
countries. Despite having tremendous powers, it never
went for any expansionist designs. In this perspective,
a strategy is formulated to deal with continuous
intrusions by Chinese troops. It is quite satisfactory
that there is no effect of change of governments on
India's foreign policy. It is a symbol of a mature
democratic sense."
--------------
VISIT OF INDIAN PRESIDENT TO RUSSIA
--------------
4. "PRESIDENT OF INDIA VISITS RUSSIA," editorial in
September 9 right-of-center Urdu daily ETEMAAD: "In the
perspective of growing closer relations with the U.S,
President Pratibha Patil's visit to Russia enjoys
extraordinary significance. During her meeting with
Russia Prime Minister Putin, she gave a clear message
that Russia should not nurture any misunderstanding
NEW DELHI 00001887 002 OF 002
over India's relations with the U.S. As far as Indo-
Russia bilateral relations are concerned, India values
the whole-hearted cooperation extended by Russia in
economic, defense and nuclear fields. While on the
other hand, Russia too considers India to be it's
friend."
ROEMER