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Terror needs to be dealt with individually, collectively, says President

On Board Special Air India plane: Raising the issue of cross border terrorism during his first visit to Turkey, a traditional ally of Pakistan, President Pranab Mukherjee today said the menace must be dealt with

PTI Updated on: October 08, 2013 19:47 IST


“I briefed the leaders of Turkey on our problems with terrorism particularly cross border terrorism. I also briefed them about initiatives that our government has taken to promote friendly relations and peace with Pakistan,” he told reporters on board the aircraft.

“We agreed that terrorists rake wanton destruction and have no religion, no friends,” the President said and added that Turkish Prime Minister sought assistance from India in learning about the experiences in dealing with terrorism, a menace also faced by Turkey.

The President denied that India wanted Turkey to influence Pakistan in dismantling the terror infrastructure and said “Our approach in respect of Pakistan is that it is essentially a bilateral issue which is to be resolved between India and Pakistan within the framework of Simla agreement.  

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