New Delhi today refused to comment on the issue of WikiLeaks issue. A spokesman of External Affairs Ministry said in New Delhi that this is an account of previleged internal US government's assessments and correspondence. The spokesman said that India has a multipronged and forward looking strategic partnership with the US and there is a regular, open and candid dialogue between the two countries. In a related development US Ambassador to India Timoty Roemer said that the United States welcomes India in a greater global leadership role and values its perspectives and how to meet common challenges. He said the areas of cooperation include countering terrorism, securing maritime domains and working together to promote democratic, political and economic development around the world. In a statement the Ambassador said United States is committed in maintaining the security of its diplomatic communications and is moving aggressively to hold accountable those responsible. The statement came a day after Wikileaks described India as amongst the self appointed front runners for the United Nations Security Council membership.
News On AIR | November 30, 2010 7:10 PM
India refuses to comment on WikiLeaks issue