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09NEWDELHI2214
2009-11-03 10:44:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: SECSTATE VISIT TO PAKISTAN,
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 002214
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 VISIT TO PAKISTAN,
INDIA-PAKISTAN, WAR AGAINST TERROR, CLIMATE CHANGE,
CHINA; 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 VISIT TO PAKISTAN
--------------
"HILLARY'S STRAIGHT TALK," editorial in November 2
centrist Hindi daily, DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "U.S. Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton's straight talk during her
Pakistan trip was not only surprising for Pakistan, but
also for those back home. Anti-U.S. emotion is strong
in Pakistan. Most Pakistanis feel they are fighting a
war that really is America's... They also hold India
responsible for their problems. Clinton clearly said
Pakistan had been sheltering terrorists and she
dismissed U.S. mediation on Kashmir. Clinton's straight
talk will change many equations and it will be
interesting to watch it."
"HILLARY'S STERN WORDS," editorial in November 2
centrist Marathi daily, NAVSHAKTI: "After a long time
and possibly after much introspection, U.S. Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton said what most American
policymakers have begun feeling about Pakistan. Clinton
said al Qaeda leaders were present in Pakistan. That is
no ordinary statement, considering the years spent by
the U.S. to come to the moot point. It is the truth
that India has been telling the U.S. ever since
Pakistan declared its duplicitous support to the war
against terrorism."
"HILLARY'S WISHFUL THINKING," editorial in November 3
left-of-center Marathi daily, MAHARASHTRA TIMES:
"Indians loved U.S. Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton's blunt and long overdue remarks on Pakistan's
unwillingness to be more forthcoming on
counterterrorism operations against Al Qaeda and
Taliban operatives on Pakistani soil. Clinton's
statement makes for good diplomacy, but will it have
any impact on Pakistan's stance toward Qaeda
operatives? Is Clinton's warning enough to coax
Pakistan to disrupt and dismantle Lashkar-e-Taiba and
Jaish-e-Mohammed, two anti-Indian terrorist
organizations?"
--------------
INDIA-PAKISTAN
--------------
"RESUME BROKEN TIES," editorial in October 31 centrist
Hindi daily, NAVBHARAT TIMES: "The resumption of India-
Pakistan talks, stalled after the Mumbai terror
attacks, is not very difficult. All you need is good
intention, like PM Manmohan Singh expressed during his
Kashmir visit. He proposed unconditional talks, but
said Pakistan must first crack down on terrorists
NEW DELHI 00002214 002 OF 002
active on its soil. Although there is no compulsion for
India to talk to Pakistan, dialogue is critical for the
sake of peace in South Asia. If there are tensions
between India and Pakistan, only terrorists benefit."
"CONSPIRACY AGAINST PEACE" editorial in November 3
Assamese centrist, DAINIK JANASADHARAN: "Anti-India
conspirators in Pakistan support terrorist forces
because they do not want India to prosper... They have
many operational methods such as circulating fake notes
to hinder India's economic growth. Neither Zardari nor
Gilani can demonstrate courage to respond to Manmohan
Singh's friendly overtures until Islamabad takes strong
measures to neutralize these elements."
--------------
CLIMATE CHANGE
--------------
"AFTER KYOTO, COPENHAGEN," op-ed in October 31 right-
of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "The debate on
climate change is gaining momentum before the December
Copenhagen conference. The developed countries are
major carbon emitters, but they blame developing
countries... India's environment Minister Jairam Ramesh's
pro-US stance weakens the nation's ecological
interests. It has sent the wrong message to the world.
Developed nations have not transferred technology or
given economic support to developing countries to
reduce greenhouse gas emission so far. On climate
change, India should avoid becoming a puppet in the
hands of the developed countries."
--------------
CHINA
--------------
"INDIA TO MAINTAIN RELATIONS WITH CHINA TACTFULLY"
edit-page article in November 3 Assamese left-of-
center, ASAMIYA PRATIDIN: "China will continue to
create a furor over border issues because it considers
growing U.S.-India strategic relations a threat to its
interests. China does not want AMERICA to get an
advantageous position in the region. The best way to
contain China is to make it understand that creating a
war-like situation in border areas will push India
closer to America."
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: SECSTATE VISIT TO PAKISTAN,
INDIA-PAKISTAN, WAR AGAINST TERROR, CLIMATE CHANGE,
CHINA; 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 VISIT TO PAKISTAN
--------------
"HILLARY'S STRAIGHT TALK," editorial in November 2
centrist Hindi daily, DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "U.S. Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton's straight talk during her
Pakistan trip was not only surprising for Pakistan, but
also for those back home. Anti-U.S. emotion is strong
in Pakistan. Most Pakistanis feel they are fighting a
war that really is America's... They also hold India
responsible for their problems. Clinton clearly said
Pakistan had been sheltering terrorists and she
dismissed U.S. mediation on Kashmir. Clinton's straight
talk will change many equations and it will be
interesting to watch it."
"HILLARY'S STERN WORDS," editorial in November 2
centrist Marathi daily, NAVSHAKTI: "After a long time
and possibly after much introspection, U.S. Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton said what most American
policymakers have begun feeling about Pakistan. Clinton
said al Qaeda leaders were present in Pakistan. That is
no ordinary statement, considering the years spent by
the U.S. to come to the moot point. It is the truth
that India has been telling the U.S. ever since
Pakistan declared its duplicitous support to the war
against terrorism."
"HILLARY'S WISHFUL THINKING," editorial in November 3
left-of-center Marathi daily, MAHARASHTRA TIMES:
"Indians loved U.S. Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton's blunt and long overdue remarks on Pakistan's
unwillingness to be more forthcoming on
counterterrorism operations against Al Qaeda and
Taliban operatives on Pakistani soil. Clinton's
statement makes for good diplomacy, but will it have
any impact on Pakistan's stance toward Qaeda
operatives? Is Clinton's warning enough to coax
Pakistan to disrupt and dismantle Lashkar-e-Taiba and
Jaish-e-Mohammed, two anti-Indian terrorist
organizations?"
--------------
INDIA-PAKISTAN
--------------
"RESUME BROKEN TIES," editorial in October 31 centrist
Hindi daily, NAVBHARAT TIMES: "The resumption of India-
Pakistan talks, stalled after the Mumbai terror
attacks, is not very difficult. All you need is good
intention, like PM Manmohan Singh expressed during his
Kashmir visit. He proposed unconditional talks, but
said Pakistan must first crack down on terrorists
NEW DELHI 00002214 002 OF 002
active on its soil. Although there is no compulsion for
India to talk to Pakistan, dialogue is critical for the
sake of peace in South Asia. If there are tensions
between India and Pakistan, only terrorists benefit."
"CONSPIRACY AGAINST PEACE" editorial in November 3
Assamese centrist, DAINIK JANASADHARAN: "Anti-India
conspirators in Pakistan support terrorist forces
because they do not want India to prosper... They have
many operational methods such as circulating fake notes
to hinder India's economic growth. Neither Zardari nor
Gilani can demonstrate courage to respond to Manmohan
Singh's friendly overtures until Islamabad takes strong
measures to neutralize these elements."
--------------
CLIMATE CHANGE
--------------
"AFTER KYOTO, COPENHAGEN," op-ed in October 31 right-
of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "The debate on
climate change is gaining momentum before the December
Copenhagen conference. The developed countries are
major carbon emitters, but they blame developing
countries... India's environment Minister Jairam Ramesh's
pro-US stance weakens the nation's ecological
interests. It has sent the wrong message to the world.
Developed nations have not transferred technology or
given economic support to developing countries to
reduce greenhouse gas emission so far. On climate
change, India should avoid becoming a puppet in the
hands of the developed countries."
--------------
CHINA
--------------
"INDIA TO MAINTAIN RELATIONS WITH CHINA TACTFULLY"
edit-page article in November 3 Assamese left-of-
center, ASAMIYA PRATIDIN: "China will continue to
create a furor over border issues because it considers
growing U.S.-India strategic relations a threat to its
interests. China does not want AMERICA to get an
advantageous position in the region. The best way to
contain China is to make it understand that creating a
war-like situation in border areas will push India
closer to America."
ROEMER