Friday, May 04, 2007
Sweden sheds its nuclear fears, offers India fighter jets
NEW DELHI: Sweden will pitch to sell the most advanced version of its multi-role fighter aircraft Saab Gripen, to India, even as this northern European nation, a known champion of non-proliferation, has clearly softened its stand towards India's nuclear deal.
Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt, on a visit to India, told journalists on Friday, "India is emerging as a significant global player in areas such as Asian stability, climate change etc, and we need to deepen the dialogue."
IMO: Well, yes, and with India's open society (unlike unfortunate examples elsewhere in Asia) there are genuine and vigorous attempts to further Asian stability. Obviously, the word 'Bofors' comes to mind when Scandanavia is considered but all in all, India at least has acted for the good and stability of its Asian neighbors.
Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt, on a visit to India, told journalists on Friday, "India is emerging as a significant global player in areas such as Asian stability, climate change etc, and we need to deepen the dialogue."
IMO: Well, yes, and with India's open society (unlike unfortunate examples elsewhere in Asia) there are genuine and vigorous attempts to further Asian stability. Obviously, the word 'Bofors' comes to mind when Scandanavia is considered but all in all, India at least has acted for the good and stability of its Asian neighbors.
# posted by uv : 7:56 PM
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