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"India wants to develop a friendly and cordial
relationship with its neighbours including China. We continue
our efforts. At the same time, there are issues that are a
matter of concern to us," Antony later told reporters.

The minister accused Pakistan of not taking credible
steps to put an end to terror groups operating from its soil.
India needs to "closely monitor" the developments in
Pakistan, he said, noting "the terror infrastructure in that
country remains intact and is actually thriving".
"Pakistan is yet to demonstrate any will to take
speedy action against terrorists and international criminals,"
he said.
India, he said, was making sincere and continuous
efforts to resolve long-standing issues with countries in its
immediate neighbourhood.
Antony said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's
willingness to resume dialogue with Pakistan must be seen in
the context of India's eagerness for peace in the region
"We have always striven for peaceful relations with
all our neighbours. As a vibrant democracy and a prospering
economy, we cannot ignore the security calculus in the
region," he said. PTI NCB
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