France and Britain have joined India in underlining that there should be no double standards in the fight against terrorism. The three countries also emphasised the need for bringing to justice the perpetrators of Mumbai attacks and vigorous efforts to deal with terrorism emanating out of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh held separate meetings with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and British counterpart Gordan Brown at Port of Spain, on the sidelines of the CHOGM Summit. Later, briefing the media, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Vishnu Prakash said, there was convergence of views that there should be no double standards in fighting terrorism.<br/><br/>India says that while Pakistan has gone all out in its fight against Taliban, it is turning a blind eye to groups like Lashkar-e Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, who target India. During the meetings on the sidelines of CHOGM, the situation in Afghanistan-Pakistan region was also discussed. The leaders agreed on the need for international community to stay course in Afghanistan for the security and stability of that country and peace elsewhere.
News On AIR | November 28, 2009 9:17 PM
France, Britain endorse India's view about alternative standards to deal with terrorism