Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's US visit

• PM-Nawaz Sharif met for a little over an hour
• Reviewed the state of the relationship between India and Pakistan
• Discussed steps necessary
• Decided to task the DGMOs to suggest effective means to restore ceasefire and ensure that it stays in place
  
• PM mentioned terrorism and the need for effective action
• All that would be possible once dealt with immediate issues we face today
• Siachen, Sir Creek also mentioned by Mr Sharif
• It was useful as it provided a high-level meeting to address several issues
• PM Nawaz Sharif said Pakistan's intention is to bring to book  perpetrators of 26/11 attacks. He said there would be action on Mumbai cases now that the judicial commission has been in India and gathered depositions
• The basic understanding emerging from the meeting was that trade, etc would be possible once we have dealt with basic issues emanating from today
• Overall impression: meeting was useful as it provided an opportunity for high-level contact
• Both sides wish to see a better India-Pakistan relationship than we have today
• From our point of view, an issue that is very important is addressing terrorism
• Shiv Shankar Menon on a Q - "lachak? That's you interpretation "
• In order to get to composite dialogue, we need to deal with issues that we face today like ceasefire violations and terrorism'
• I am not an astrologer, can't tell you when it will happen
• No decision on when there will be a meeting again. As for how useful the talks were, we'll only know in the months to come 
• PM Sharif invited Dr Singh to visit Pakistan. PM Singh invited Pm Sharif to visit Pak. Both have accepted but no dates have been decided upon.
• India raised funding of Jamaat-ud-Dawa by Pakistan's Punjab government
  
  

Happening Now: Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh starts talks with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan pic.twitter.com/cSRPdHSZN6

- Dr Manmohan Singh (@PMOIndia) September 29, 2013

• Terrorism remains a grave threat to security and stability everywhere
• State-sponsored cross-border terrorism is of particular concern to India
• The epicentre of terrorism in our region is located in our neighbourhood in Pakistan
• Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan spoke of making a new beginning. I reciprocate his sentiments
• Look forward to meeting Pak PM Nawaz Sharif tomorrow
• India is committed sincerely to resolving all issues with Pakistan, including the issue of Jammu and Kashmir
• Terrorist machinery that draws its sustenance from Pakistan be shut down
• There must be a clear understanding of the fact Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India
  

• Renewed attention on the role of the United Nations in advancing international peace, security and prosperity
• Countries are now not only more interdependent, but also face new and increasingly complex challenges
• The UN Security Council must be reformed and restructured; more developing countries should be included
• A lingering global economic slowdown and continuing volatility in financial markets have imposed disproportionately heavy costs on developing countries
• Poverty remains a major political and economic challenge and its eradication requires special attention and a new thrust
• Growth and inclusive development are naturally important for all our countries
• Growth requires supportive international economic environment, enhanced investment flows
• Problems of over a billion people living in abject poverty around the world need to be attacked more directly
• Issues of peace, security, human rights and governance are important and need to be addressed
• Important that the UN set clear and concise goals and provide practical and well-defined means of implementation
• UN should take the views of developing countries into account
• Especially critical is women's equal access to economic opportunities
• Important that women do not become victims of violence or targets of prejudice
• India is proud of its partnerships with developing countries
• India and Africa are engaging through the India-Africa Forum Summit process
• We are committed to building 100 institutions in Africa
• India has made available concessional assistance of over 9.5 billion US dollars to Africa
• Must summon the necessary political will for crafting a robust global response to climate change 
• We are deeply concerned about the future of West Asia
• Conflict in Syria is not only a tragedy for the people of Syria, but also threatens stability and security in the region and beyond
• India supports strongly the elimination of chemical weapons material and equipment in Syria
• Must intensify efforts to end conflict in Syria and seek a political settlement
• India supports an early realisation of a sovereign, independent, viable and united State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital