<p>Ahead of his meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said the trial here of seven accused in the Mumbai attacks case, including LeT's operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, was moving at a slow pace and India would like to see its expeditious and successful conclusion.<br /><br />He told PTI in an interview that Pakistan's contention of making a distinction between state and non-state actors regarding terrorism was "untenable" as "it is common knowledge that terrorist groups and individuals have been provided sanctuaries and safe havens" in this country.<br /><br />"Pakistan must realise that India harbours no ill-will against it and the cancer of terrorism needs to be rooted out completely," Krishna said. "There can be no selective efforts against this scourge. There is a clear and present danger from terrorist groups that needs to be appreciated and acted upon decisively," he underlined.<br /><br />Krishna will hold talks with Qureshi on Thursday on a wide range of issues with major thrust being on anti-India terrorism that continues to emanate from Pakistan.<br />"India has long been a victim of terrorism emanating from Pakistan," he said.<br /><br />He said there was a growing realisation not only in Pakistan but within the international community as well that terrorism needs to be combated effectively and comprehensively.<br /><br />Referring to Mumbai attacks, Krishna said Pakistan has taken some steps for prosecuting some of those responsible for it. "However, more needs to be done."<br />He said Pakistan would need to bring the Mumbai terrorist attack investigation and trial in Pakistan to a conclusion expeditiously and in a transparent manner, unveil the larger conspiracy in Pakistan behind the Mumbai terrorist attack and take action against the ideologues and others involved in anti-India activities in the territory under its control.</p>
<p>Ahead of his meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said the trial here of seven accused in the Mumbai attacks case, including LeT's operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, was moving at a slow pace and India would like to see its expeditious and successful conclusion.<br /><br />He told PTI in an interview that Pakistan's contention of making a distinction between state and non-state actors regarding terrorism was "untenable" as "it is common knowledge that terrorist groups and individuals have been provided sanctuaries and safe havens" in this country.<br /><br />"Pakistan must realise that India harbours no ill-will against it and the cancer of terrorism needs to be rooted out completely," Krishna said. "There can be no selective efforts against this scourge. There is a clear and present danger from terrorist groups that needs to be appreciated and acted upon decisively," he underlined.<br /><br />Krishna will hold talks with Qureshi on Thursday on a wide range of issues with major thrust being on anti-India terrorism that continues to emanate from Pakistan.<br />"India has long been a victim of terrorism emanating from Pakistan," he said.<br /><br />He said there was a growing realisation not only in Pakistan but within the international community as well that terrorism needs to be combated effectively and comprehensively.<br /><br />Referring to Mumbai attacks, Krishna said Pakistan has taken some steps for prosecuting some of those responsible for it. "However, more needs to be done."<br />He said Pakistan would need to bring the Mumbai terrorist attack investigation and trial in Pakistan to a conclusion expeditiously and in a transparent manner, unveil the larger conspiracy in Pakistan behind the Mumbai terrorist attack and take action against the ideologues and others involved in anti-India activities in the territory under its control.</p>
