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| Won`t give up the war on terror: PM | | | AGENCIES
MARSEILLES, Sept 28: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday stressed on the need to strengthen intelligence gathering and prosecution process in the wake of deadly string of terror strikes across India. Dr Singh made the remarks upon his arrival in the French resort town of Marseilles, after concluding his visit to the United States.
Commenting on yesterday’s blast in South Delhi’s Mehrauli area, in which three persons were killed and nearly 25 injured, the Prime Minister said, “We won't give up the war on terror and we will fight with all resoluteness to deal with the menace."
"My heart goes in sympathy to those who lost their near and dear ones. It is not possible for me from this distance to comment on who is responsible for the outrage," he said, insisting "we have to further tighten the intelligence gathering process, the investigation and prosecution processes".
National Security Advisor MK Narayanan is reported to have spent a day with US Homeland Security to look for ideas on tackling terrorism.
India decided to observe the way US was fighting terror as there has been no major strike in America since the 9/11 attack.
Meanwhile, after landing in France, Dr Singh said that he will discuss civil nuclear co-operation when he meets French President Nicolas Sarkozy. He also expressed confidence that an agreement in this regard may also be signed during the visit.
The Prime Minister will also take part in the ninth India-EU summit in the French Riviera tomorrow.
Expressing happiness at the approval of the Indo-US nuclear deal by the US House of Representatives on Saturday, Dr Singh said that one more hurdle has been crossed in implementing the 123 Agreement.
He, however, cautioned that one should not get ahead of the Congressional process and wait for the final outcome, indicating that the deal has yet to get the approval of the Senate.
Reports said that India still has concerns regarding some of the language in Senate and House Bills on the nuclear deal. However, Washington has assured New Delhi that all such concerns will be addressed by President George W Bush when he makes a statement once the deal is approved by the Senate. |
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