Karachi attack underlines need for taking 'undifferentiated' position against terrorism: India
The Hindu
‘Our stance against all forms of terrorism anywhere has been steadfast and consistent,’ says Arindam Bagchi.
Over a fortnight after Shehbaz Sharif became Pakistan's new Prime Minister, India on Thursday said there is no change in its approach to engaging with the neighbouring country, asserting that the onus is on Islamabad to create an environment free of terror for talks.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also said that the terror attack in Karachi only underlined the need for all countries to take an "undifferentiated" position against terrorism and that India condemns all such attacks.
Mr. Bagchi strongly rejected Mr. Sharif's comments describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Kashmir as "staged" and said Pakistan has no locus standi to comment on it.
Asked about the terror attack in the University of Karachi, Mr. Bagchi said India's stand against all forms of terrorism has been "steadfast".
"Our stance against all forms of terrorism anywhere has been steadfast and consistent. We have been condemning (them). This particular incident only underlines the need for all countries to take an undifferentiated position against terrorism," he said at a weekly media briefing.
Three Chinese language teachers and their local driver were killed in a suicide bombing at the University of Karachi on Tuesday.
Asked whether India's position on engaging with Pakistan is changing, Mr. Bagchi said there is no change to it.
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