The chairman of the Council of Ministers of the GDR supported the standpoint of the Indian Government that the influx of refugees from East Pakistan into India had become an international problem. He confirmed the solidarity of the German democratic republic with stand taken by India on this issue, and declared that the GDR was ready to make available further relief supplies to the value of about 6 million Marks (about 1 crore rupees) to ease the suffering of the people who had fled from East Pakistan to India.
Both sides agreed to remain in touch with each other on this issue in the common interest of international peace and progress.
Both sides also discussed topical international problems of mutual interest and questions of the further development of the relations between the GDR and India in an atmosphere of cordiality and mutual understanding.
The two sides hold the view that the visit of Minister Dr. Karan Singh serves the further development of friendly relations and of fruitful co-operation between the GDR and India.
The Indian Minister welcomed the opportunity to learn at first hand of the achievements of the Government and people of the German democratic republic in the field of economic development and social welfare, and heard with interest the analysis of the political situation in Europe made by the GDR foreign Minster Minister. Minister Dr Karan Singh, who was received as the guest of the GDR Government, thanked the hosts for the warm reception and hospitality accorded to him.
