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(a) whether the Government propose to have an alliance with U.S.A., and Israel to counter the threat of terrorism;
(b) whether this matter was discussed by India’s National Security advisor with the representatives of U.S.A. and Israel during his visit to U.S.A. in May, 2003; and
(c) if so, the outcome of the discussions held and the modalities worked out for close cooperation amongst the three countries to deal with terrorism?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI VINOD KHANNA)
(a) Government believes that all democratic countries must come together to fight international terrorism. There is no specific proposal for trilateral cooperation between the United States, Israel and India.
(b) No.
(c) Government has established bilateral Joint Working Groups with a number of countries, including the United States and Israel, to combat terrorism.