India to discuss N-separation plan with US
India and the United States on Wednesday held the fourth round of dialogue on cooperation in high technology, with New Delhi
He replaces Shyam Saran, who has been designated as India's special envoy for the Indo-US nuclear deal.
The government of the day found itself in a bind as a huge amount of coverage given to the hijackers on the one hand and the plight of the passengers and their relatives on the other, he explained.
Several NSG countries like Britain, France and Russia besides the US have expressed their approval of the deal but some of its members, particularly the Scandinavian nations, have reservations.
The Left parties have slammed the government for the vote.
India had recently asked Pakistan to take some practical steps to show that they were against terrorism as they claim to be.
Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran met President Musharraf and briefed him on the outcome of the talks.
Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss the progress in the composite dialogue process as well as to set the course of the peace maneuvers.
India on Friday expressed confidence that its nuclear deal with the United States would win US Congress approval following the Bush administration's pledge to support a bi-partisan legislation on the pact.
Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran is heading the Indian delegation while Bangladeshi side is led by his counterpart Mohammad Hemayatudin.
Prime Ministers Modi and Abe enjoyed a close and empathetic relationship and this certainly gave a sustained momentum to the India-Japan strategic partnership. It is necessary for India to reach out and engage with his successor as early as possible, advises former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.
Saran and Burns will have deliberations on conceptual issues that have an impact and bearing on the negotiations on the agreement.
Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran, who will be in Washington from March 28 to March 31, will hold bilateral discussions with his US counterpart, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns.
The prime minister suggested steps like increased transportation linkages between India and Pakistan and more people-to-people contact.
The aim of the dialogue is to broaden the scope of the blooming bilateral relationship, allowing both sides to exchange notes on global and regional security issues.
A Congressional recess is coming up, meaning the deal will be delayed.
Riaz Khan and Shyam Saran would be deliberating on Kashmir and peace and security.
Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran said enough time was required to allow diplomatic efforts to resolve Iran's nuclear issue and India was encouraging the European Union and Russia to help in accomplishing this.