India will decide how to deal with Pak: Pranab

TERRORIST STATE: Pranab says Pakistan still uses terrorists as an instrument of state policy.

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New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has once again warned Pakistan that India has kept all its options open if Islamabad does not act against terror groups based on its soil.

Speaking at a meeting of 120 heads of Indian missions from across the world in New Delhi on Monday, Mukherjee said that India expects Pakistan to fulfil its commitments on dismantling the terror infrastructure.

"Terrorist infrastructure has to be dismantled permanently. Terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan is dangerous to peace and security of entire world," Mukherjee said.

He demanded that the major powers of the world need to do more to tackle terrorism and said that the current effort by the global community is not enough.

Blaming Pakistan for supporting terror groups, the External Affairs Minister said, "Pakistan has unfortunately resorted to the policy of denial and is shifting the blame and responsibility. Elements within Pakistan still continue to use terrorists as an instrument of state policy."

"We have so a far acted with utmost restraint. We hope that international community will use its influence to urge Pakistan to take effective action," he said.

Mukherjee, however, warned that ultimately India will decide how to tackle Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

"We are clear that it is ultimately we who have to deal with this problem. We will take measures necessary as we deem fit to deal with the situation," he warned.

For the first time ever, 120 heads of Indian missions across the world are meeting in New Delhi on Monday and Tuesday to discuss Mumbai terror attacks and its aftermath which was inaugurated by the External Affairs Minister.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will address the envoys on Tuesday.

India's diplomatic strategy post 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks especially the need to put more pressure on Pakistan is the top agenda at the meet.

Mukherjee will also brief the envoys on the diplomatic offensive mounted against Pakistan by India following the Mumbai terror attacks.

The meet will also be an opportunity for the Indian Government to get a feedback on the next steps in its action against Pakistan, including the possibility of a military strike.

However, senior dawn journalist Ayaz Amir said that the heightening tension between India and Pakistan is not good for either country.

"There is a statement made by our for minister also that if hostilities come Pakistan's way then Pakistan also has the right to defend itself. And the direction in which events are heading its not good for India as well as Pakistan. We need to restrain ourselves. Yesterday Pranab's statement shows a dangerous heightening of tension," said Amir.

"There is a consensus about it but none is opposing the ban or action taken against Jamaat-ud-Dawa. But there also has to be an appreciation and that has not set in India. So the kind of action India wants against Jamaat-ud-Dawa. It is easier said than done," Amir said.

(With inputs from Parrull)