We have also seen the resolute and determined manner in which you have tackled the terrible menace of terrorism. The Government and the people of India who have also experienced and fought this scourge of our times, share your view that no concessions can be made to the demands of terrorists. The Government and people of India express their sympathy and solidarity for those Peruvians who have been affected by El Nino. India is currently celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of her independence. Our greatest achievement since independence has been the establishment of a democratic system of government and politics.
Indian democracy has great relevance to the pluralistic world order that is now emerging.
Ours is an enterprise of peace and development, friendship and co-operation. Since the establishment of our diplomatic relations thirty five years ago, our two countries have enjoyed closer contact and co-operation. We felicitate Peru on its forthcoming entry into APEC . In these multiple roles in the international community I am confident that Peru, together with India, can play an important part in the United Nations in creating a new and more equitable world order. Certainly the world is now more round and a multi-polar one in which each nation has a significant role to play.