|
The Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri Rao Inderjit Singh affirmed in the Lok Sabha today that the presence of terrorist training camps in Myanmar and Bangladesh has come to the notice of the Government.
Myanmar : Some Indian insurgent groups reportdely use Myanmar territory for shelter and other activities. This matter has regularly been taken up with the Government of Myanmar including during the State visit of the Head of State of Myanmar to India in October 2004, during which a categorical assurance was given that the Myanmar Government would not permit its territory to be used for insurgent activities against India. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the Field of Non-Traditional Security Issues signed between the two countries on 25th October, 2004, both sides have agreed to cooperate to prevent cross-border crimes including terrorism. The first meeting of the Consultative Group set up to monitor progress on the implementation of the MoU was held in February 2005. Both Governments are taking further steps for enhancing cooperation in this field.
Bangladesh : There are frequent reports that Indian insurgent groups (IIGs) are using Bangladesh territory for sanctuary, training camps, transportation of arms, transit etc. IIG camps are reported to be located along the border areas of Chittagong Hill Tracts, Sylhet Division and Chittagong. Information on such camps is regularly shared with Bangladesh authorities for action. The matter has been repeatedly raised at the highest level including with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh in July 2004, who assured that Bangladesh does not want anyone to use their territory for terrorism. At the same time, the Bangladesh authorities have also been denying the existence of such camps. The matter remains an important issue in our bilateral discussions with Bangladesh.
The above information was given in reply to a question by Smt. Karuna Shukla, Smt. Anuradha Choudhary, S/Shri K.S. Rao, Madhu Goud Yaskhi, Hansraj G. Ahir, Rakesh Singh & Narendra Kumar Kushawaha.
AK/SK/JA
|
