Pakistan should be a moderate Islamic state. That it should be a prosperous country is in India's interests, and it is in the world's interests.

Economic policy and decision making do not function in a political vacuum.

We need multiculturalism, respect for diversity, tolerance, respect for diverse faiths.

I have always believed India is a country blessed by God with enormous entrepreneurial skills.

I look upon India-U.S. nuclear cooperation as an act of historic reconciliation.

We all know the epicentre of terrorism in the world today is Pakistan. The world community has to come to grips with this harsh reality.

The emergence of India as a major global power is an idea whose time has come.