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In response to a question about Singh's reported
comments that India was not averse to a civil nuclear deal
between Pakistan and the US, Basit said: "It is good to see
India taking a position based on the principle of
non-discrimination.
"Asked about concerns expressed by Indian leaders that
military aid provided by the US to Pakistan could be used
against India, he said the relationship between Islamabad and
Washington was not directed against any country.
"Prime Minister Singh has reiterated India's position
and Pakistan has its own position.
"We are developing a long-term partnership with the
US and this partnership is not against the interest of any
third country. This partnership will purely help promote
peace, stability and prosperity in this region," the spokesman
said.
Basit also dismissed reports about France being
reluctant to provide civil nuclear technology to Pakistan as
"speculation".
The US too is working closely with Pakistan to help
it overcome its energy deficit, he said. PTI