In international relations, in foreign policy, a great deal has to do with historical circumstances, a great deal has to do with the sense and perception of people.

The administrative control of the government remains everywhere. You cant have a government within the country and not have control over everything thats happening in the country... Even in the Election Commission there is some extent of administrative control.

Generally, it is human endeavour to have young people lead, and you see that in public life in the U.S. and everywhere.

People can defame anyone they like, people can write anything they like. But non-accountability is a part of modern Indian culture.

We are lucky to have Manmohan Singh as our Prime Minister. We could not have done without a person and leader of the choice as Manmohan Singh, who gets all international attention.

We should not underestimate the ability of people to do wrong if they want to do so.

Saudi Arabia is one of India's most valued strategic partners.