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10NEWDELHI59
2010-01-14 10:46:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-BANGLADESH RELATIONS,
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 000059
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-BANGLADESH RELATIONS,
SINO-INDIA RELATIONS, PALESTINE / ISRAEL; 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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INDIA-BANGLADESH RELATIONS
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 000059
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-BANGLADESH RELATIONS,
SINO-INDIA RELATIONS, PALESTINE / ISRAEL; 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-BANGLADESH RELATIONS
--------------
1. "BANGLADESH COMES CLOSER," editorial in January 13
right-of-center Hindi daily, AMAR UJALA: "Bangladesh PM
Sheikh Hasina's India visit this week was remarkable
for the manner in which contentious issues were set
aside and points of agreement worked on. Sheikh Hasina
has had a close relationship with India and we must
reciprocate that trust and warmth. The only problem is
that in Bangladesh the administration changes every 5
years. It is always a seesaw between Hasina and her
rival Khaleda Zia. If Khaleda comes back, as she is
likely to, then she obviously will want to lean toward
Pakistan like before."
2. "INDIA'S CHANCE TO BETTER RELATIONS WITH
BANGLADESH," op-ed in January 14 centrist Marathi
daily, SAKAAL: "India needs healthy bilateral relations
with Bangladesh. Nepal is reeling under Maoism, not to
forget the dominating presence of China. In this
context, terrorist networks operating from Bangladesh
can be controlled if India-Bangladesh ties are
strengthened. It will be one less problem for India."
--------------
SINO-INDIA RELATIONS
--------------
3. "CHINESE ATTEMPTS TO GRAB INDIAN LAND," editorial in
January 13 right-of-center Urdu daily RASHTRIYA SAHARA:
"Border disputes are becoming significant irritants in
Sino-India relations. India's strategy to stop Chinese
incursions is not clear as yet. Our patience and
restraint is laudable, but ignoring such disputes
cannot be justified."
--------------
PALESTINE / ISRAEL
--------------
4. "ISRAEL, PALESTINE AND EGYPT," editorial in January
13 right-of-center Urdu daily HINDUSTAN EXPRESS: "It is
a shame that Egypt too has joined Israel in Palestine's
blockade. The day Israel hoisted its flag on the Aqsa
mosque was the most shameful day for the Muslim world."
5. "INTENTIONS OF ISRAEL," editorial in January 13
right-of-center Urdu daily HAMARA SAMAJ: "Egypt is
extending its cooperation to Israel at the nod of the
U.S. It also stopped British relief to Palestinians,
and arrested the relief workers. This attitude of Egypt
explicitly shows that it is hand in gloves with Israel
in suppressing poor Palestinians. It is clear that
Israel is busy realizing its dream of a Greater Israel.
NEW DELHI 00000059 002 OF 002
It will never retreat at any cost. This Israeli
attitude is an impediment in the way of world peace."
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: INDIA-BANGLADESH RELATIONS,
SINO-INDIA RELATIONS, PALESTINE / ISRAEL; 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-BANGLADESH RELATIONS
--------------
1. "BANGLADESH COMES CLOSER," editorial in January 13
right-of-center Hindi daily, AMAR UJALA: "Bangladesh PM
Sheikh Hasina's India visit this week was remarkable
for the manner in which contentious issues were set
aside and points of agreement worked on. Sheikh Hasina
has had a close relationship with India and we must
reciprocate that trust and warmth. The only problem is
that in Bangladesh the administration changes every 5
years. It is always a seesaw between Hasina and her
rival Khaleda Zia. If Khaleda comes back, as she is
likely to, then she obviously will want to lean toward
Pakistan like before."
2. "INDIA'S CHANCE TO BETTER RELATIONS WITH
BANGLADESH," op-ed in January 14 centrist Marathi
daily, SAKAAL: "India needs healthy bilateral relations
with Bangladesh. Nepal is reeling under Maoism, not to
forget the dominating presence of China. In this
context, terrorist networks operating from Bangladesh
can be controlled if India-Bangladesh ties are
strengthened. It will be one less problem for India."
--------------
SINO-INDIA RELATIONS
--------------
3. "CHINESE ATTEMPTS TO GRAB INDIAN LAND," editorial in
January 13 right-of-center Urdu daily RASHTRIYA SAHARA:
"Border disputes are becoming significant irritants in
Sino-India relations. India's strategy to stop Chinese
incursions is not clear as yet. Our patience and
restraint is laudable, but ignoring such disputes
cannot be justified."
--------------
PALESTINE / ISRAEL
--------------
4. "ISRAEL, PALESTINE AND EGYPT," editorial in January
13 right-of-center Urdu daily HINDUSTAN EXPRESS: "It is
a shame that Egypt too has joined Israel in Palestine's
blockade. The day Israel hoisted its flag on the Aqsa
mosque was the most shameful day for the Muslim world."
5. "INTENTIONS OF ISRAEL," editorial in January 13
right-of-center Urdu daily HAMARA SAMAJ: "Egypt is
extending its cooperation to Israel at the nod of the
U.S. It also stopped British relief to Palestinians,
and arrested the relief workers. This attitude of Egypt
explicitly shows that it is hand in gloves with Israel
in suppressing poor Palestinians. It is clear that
Israel is busy realizing its dream of a Greater Israel.
NEW DELHI 00000059 002 OF 002
It will never retreat at any cost. This Israeli
attitude is an impediment in the way of world peace."
ROEMER