Anand Sharma Quotations

There is a situation where pro-democracy demonstrations have been met with suppression and excessive use of force which has further aggravated the situation and undermines the process of healing and reconciliation which is the only way to resolve the current impasse.

When two countries hold talks, you cannot give a time frame.

Irrigate crops at short intervals and apply light irrigation especially in the evening.

Passport is a must before crossing the international border.

It is cross border terrorism. It's not the first time we are saying it.

There are outstanding issues that are being addressed. The separation of Indian nuclear facilities would be done voluntarily by us based on India's national interest.

The recent developments in Nepal are a matter of serious concern.

India does not encourage - India has forbidden - child labour. We are a rule-based and rule-governed country.

India and Cyprus represent old civilizations. Cyprus today has per capita income of over 20,000 dollars and stands as a strategic gateway to three continents. Cyprus' membership of EU offers an opportunity to India to offer goods and services to not only Cyprus but other EU countries as well. Together, our two countries can join hands to increase areas of cooperation in core competence.

In any country, governance issues are there. Challenges are there, pressures are there. When multi-party coalitions take decisions, sometimes delays will be there. But that is what democracy is: it is beauty or it's challenge.

I don't think countries engage with each other looking at immediate gains. It's building a partnership.