Small BusinessUK, France against 'double standards' in fight against terror
Britain and France today joined India in making it clear that there should be no "double standards" in the fight against terrorism, a view that can be seen in the context of Pakistan.
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The three countries also highlighted the need to bring to justice the perpetrators of Mumbai attacks and "vigorous efforts" to deal with terrorism emanating from Afghanistan and Pakistan, as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held separate meetings with French President Nikolas Sarkozy and British Premier Gordon Brown here.
During the meetings on the sidelines of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), the situation in Afghanistan-Pakistan region was also discussed.
"There was convergence of views that there should be no double standards in fighting terrorism," External Affairs Ministry spokesman Vishnu Prakash told reporters while briefing on Singh"s meetings.
He did not elaborate but the view is an endorsement of India"s stand that Pakistan should not be selective while fighting terrorism.
India says that while Pakistan has gone all out in its fight against Taliban, it is turning a blind eye to groups like Lashkar-e Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, which continue to target India.