বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (দ্বাদশ খণ্ড)/২৬
| শিরোনাম | সূত্র | তারিখ |
|---|---|---|
| জার্মান গণতান্ত্রিক প্রজাতন্ত্রে ভারত সরকারের বিশেষ প্রতিনিধি ডঃ করণ সিংয়ের সফরশেষে প্রকাশিত ইন্দো জি, ডি, আর যুক্ত বিবৃতি | ভারত সরকারের পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় | ২৪ জুন, ১৯৭১ |
Indo-G.D.R. Joint Statement at the conclusion of the visit of Dr. Karan Singh,
special Envoy of the Government of India to the German Democratic Republic
june-24,1971.
From 22nd to 24th June, 1971 Dr. Karan Singh, Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, paid a visit to the German Democratic Republic as a Special Envoy of the Government of India to confer with the GDR Government on the grave threat to peace and stability arising from the tragic events in East Pakistan.
During his stay in the GDR, Minister Dr. Karan Singh was received by that Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the GDR, Willi stoph, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Otto Winzer.
In addition, he had a meeting with the Minister of Transport, Otto Arndt.
On behalf of India’s Prime Minister, Mrs. India Gandhi, Minister Dr. Karan Singh informed the Chairman of the Council of ministers and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the GDR on India’s attitude on the serious problems resulting from the recent developments in East Pakistan.
The Indian Minister expressed sincere appreciation for the fortnight political stand as well as the humanitarian assistance rendered by the German democratic Republic, which clearly signify sympathy and solidarity with the refugees and staggering human problem that has arisen as the result of the military action in East Bengal. The Minister recalled, in particular. Prime Minister Willi stoph’s letter of 21st May, 1971, to the Indian Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, in which he reiterated that the GDR shared India’s concern that the situation could lead to the emergence of new focus of international tension, and that the problem can only be solved by peaceful political means.
The Indian Minister explained the magnitude and urgency of the problem. There has been a continuing exodus of millions of refugees from East Bengal whose number had risen to about eight million. The problem had thus assumed a very grave dimension threatening the peace and stability of the region as well as creating serious social and economic problems for India.
The two sides, after a detailed discussion of the various aspects of the problem, expressed their firm belief that the only practical, just and enduring solution lay in urgent measures being taken in East Pakistan to stop the further influx of refugees into India and in creating conditions of ensure their safe and early return. This is possible only if a solution is found to the basic political problem in accordance with the will of the people of East Pakistan and in consultation with their clected representatives.
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.