March 5, 2010 2:32 PM

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PM asserts that India has not sought mediation by Saudi Arabia on ties with Pak

The Prime Minister today said that the all problems with Pakistan can be resolved only through meaningful and bilateral dialogue and there is no question of seeking any third party mediation. Replying to the debate in the Lok Sabha, on the motion of thanks to the President's address to the both houses of Parliament, the Prime Minister said that the decision to hold talks with Pakistan was not a sudden decision but a calculated one. He said that the dialogue is the only way forward and not talking can only increase the chances of miscalculations. He, however, said that Pakistan must fulfill its assurance that its soil will not be used for terrorist activities against India. He said the policy towards Pakistan is consistent, cautious and realistic. Rejecting the opposition charge of the US pressure, the Prime Minister said that the opposition should not spread mis-information on such sensitive issue. He stressed that Indian foreign policy is guided by the supreme national interest and the standing of India has increased in the comity of nations. <br/><br/>On the burning issue of inflation, the Prime Minister said that the government is doing everything possible to check the prices and it is also ready to take all practical suggestions in this regard. He said that there is no need for any panic on food situation. There are enough food stocks, he said the Rabi prospects are also good and post-monsoon rains also augur well for the stabilising the prices to a reasonable measure. He said the rise in the international commodities prices accompanied by drought in the country and global meltdown has pushed the domestic prices up. <br/>

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