1982 January Volume No XXVIII NO 1 1995 CONTENTS Foreign Affairs Record VOL XXVIII No 1 1982 January CONTENTS ALGERIA Indo-Algerian inter-Governmental Cooperation 1 BANGLADESH Indo-Bangladesh Joint Press Statement 1 FRANCE Indo-France Joint Commission 2 HOME AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS President N. Sanjiva, Reddy's Republic Day Message 3 INDIA IN UNITED NATIONS ORGANISATION India Signs Agreement on Peaceful Uses of Celestial Bodies 6 INDONESIA Indo-Indonesian Economic and Industrial 7 Cooperation JAPAN Japanese Credit for Telecommunication and 8 Railways PAKISTAN Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's Exclusive Interview to Pakistani Journalists Indo-Pak Joint Press Statement 16 SINGAPORE Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement 18 SPAIN President Sanjiva Reddy's Speech at Banquet for King of Spain 19 Spain King's Speech 20 SRI LANKA Inauguration of Indo-Sri Lanka Microwave Link 23 India, Sri Lanka Revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement 23 UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS India Deposits Instrument of Ratification with USSR Government 24 UNITED KINGDOM British Cooperation in Construction of Power Station Discussed 25 Indo-British Discussions on Expansion of Economic Cooperation 25 GERIA BANGLADESH FRANCE INDIA USA INDONESIA JAPAN PAKISTAN REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE SPAIN SRI LANKA Date : Jan 01, 1982 Volume No XXVIII NO 1 1995 ALGERIA Indo-Algerian Inter-Governmental Cooperation Following is the text of a Press Release issued in New Delhi on Jan 04, 1982: As a part of the growing Indo-Algerian Inter-Governmental Cooperation, a high level delegation led by the Minister of Transport and Fisheries, Government of the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, visited India during October, 1981. A protocol on cooperation in the Railway Sector between the two Governments was signed during their visit, thus paving the way for the Indian Railways to participate in the on-going developmental programmes of the S.N.T.F. As a follow up of the above, RITES submitted an offer to the S.N.T.F. for carrying out engineering studies for the AIN-TOUTA- M'SILA section of the proposed high plateau-railway line in Algeria. This offer has recently been finalised after negotiations and contract signed. SHARING OF INDIAN EXPERTISE The present contract is valued at approximately US $4.2 million and envisages active participation of the engineers of S.N.T.F. during the engineering studies, enabling sharing of appropriate railway expertise of the Indian Railways, with S.N.T.F. The team of Indian Railways engineers will be proceeding shortly to Algeria, to commence the study. The growing cooperation in the Railway Sector, between India and Algeria is also reflected from the fact that RITES has been asked to participate in the further study of 5 more developmental projects of S.N.T.F. in Algeria. Indian Railway Construction Company (IRCON) will also actively participate in the railway developmental programme of S.N.T.F. with the submission of an offer, by mid January, 1982 for construction of the first of the complementary railway line. This will be followed up with further offers for other lines. GERIA INDIA USA CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC Date : Jan 04, 1982 Volume No XXVIII NO 1 1995 BANGLADESH Indo-Bangladesh Joint Press Statement Following is the text of a Press Release issued in New Delhi on Jan 15, 1982: In pursuance of the decision of the two Foreign Ministers on September 13, 1981, Shri Eric Gonsalves, Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and Mr. Humanyun Rasheed Choudhury Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh met in New Delhi from January 13 to 15, 1982 to <pg-1> discuss important bilateral issues. The meeting was held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere. The Indian and the Bangladesh delegations had fruitful and positive discussions on New Moore/South Talpatty Island. It was for the first time that detailed and substantative discussions were held on the subject between the two governments. In conformity with the mandate both sides exchanged additional information for in-depth examination on the basis of all relevant facts and principles. They agreed to discuss this matter again at an early date with a view to taking all further necessary steps for early and peaceful solution of this problem. MARITIME BOUNDARY Talks were also held on delimitation of the maritime boundary between the two countries. The Indian and Bangladesh delegations reviewed their respective positions on this issue in a cordial and friendly atmosphere and decided to continue the dialogue with a view to reaching a mutually acceptable solution. TINBIGHA Further progress was made on working out the terms of the lease in perpetuity of the area at Tinbigha. It is expected that this would be finalised at the next meeting and consideration given to its implementation. NGLADESH INDIA USA Date : Jan 15, 1982 Volume No XXVIII NO 1 1995 FRANCE Indo-France Joint Commission Following is the text of a Press Release issued in New Delhi on Jan 19, 1982: The Indo-French Joint Commission for Cultural, Technical and Scientific Cooperation between India and France for the years 1982 and 1983 met in Paris on 11th and 13th January, 1982. The Joint Commission decided on the artistic exchanges between the two sides, exchanges in literature and publishing, exchange of radio and TV programmes and films, on museology, archaeology, archives, on higher education, scholarships and fellowships, social science and humanities, public administration, health, sports and school education. Apart from this, in the section dealing with scientific and technical cooperation, the two sides detailed cooperation in animal husbandry, agricultural research and education, rural planning, physical and engineering sciences that include solar energy, utilisation of bio-conversion technology, dynamics of machines and structures, mathematical models for application to weather forecasting and biomechanics, solid state physics and connected sciences, micro processors applications etc. The highlights of the programme for the following two years are: (a)The Indian side proposed (1)sending of one performing troupe of about 15 persons in 1982, (2)sending of one performing troupe of about -15 persons in 1983, (3) visit of 2-3 dancers and musicians with their accompanists for lecture demonstrations. (b) The French side will send to India a major exhibition of sculptures and drawings by Robin towards the end of 1982 or in early 1983. <pg-2> (c) The two sides expressed the view that the translation of their classical and contemporary literature and of their works in social sciences into the language or languages of the other country is a priority matter. They are ready to promote the translation of 5 books into the other side's language or languages, during the validity of present programme. (d) Both sides will facilitate contacts and exchane of books/publications and information between national organisations of book publishers in either country and for this purpose, both sides may exchange visits of a delegation of 2-3 publishers from each country for a period upto one month for discussions, visits and exchange of experience. (e) Both sides will encourage film events with a view to promoting better understanding of Indian cinema in France and French cinema in India and examine the possibility of organising film weeks. (f) Both sides noted with satisfaction that the Centre Pompidu would show a large retrospective of Indian films towards the end of 1982. (g) Both sides agree that the Central Institute of Hindi, Agra and Inalco, in France will explore the possibility of collaboration in developing methods and producing other technical materials for teaching Hindi to French speaking students and for teaching of, French to Hindi speaking students, using modem language teaching technology. For the fulfilment of this objective, an Indian expert from CIH, Agra, will be invited by the French side for a stay of 9 months to a year during 1982-83 on terms to be decided through mutual consultations. (h) France will offer every year 29 scholarships including three or fine arts to Indian students for higher studies in science, technology, humanities and applied research. These scholarships will be granted as far as possible in the fields in which cooperation between the two countries has been established under the programme. (i) India will offer ten scholarships/fellowships for 1982 and 1983 for regular course, post graduate studies/research/training/specialisation in India in the fields other than fine arts, and four scholarships in the field of arts. (j) Both sides will arrange visits to each other's country of 2-3 persons involved in youth work, the administration of youth programmes or the development of youth policy for a period of 2-3 weeks in order to extend their knowledge of youth policy programmes and techniques. The details will be worked out by mutual consultation. ANCE INDIA USA Date : Jan 19, 1982 Volume No XXVIII NO 1 1995 HOME AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS President N. Sanjiva Reddy's Republic Day Message Following is the text of the President, Shri N. Sanjiva Reddy's broadcast to the Nation on the eve of the Republic Day 1982: Tomorrow we celebrate the 33rd Republic Day. On this auspicious occasion I am happy to greet you, fellow citizens, and convey my good wishes to you all. On this occasion, I wish to share with you my happiness about the country's achievements during the past thirty years and also my concern about some aspects of our national life. ECONOMIC PROGRESS As. we look back over the country's record, we find many things to be pleased <pg-3> about. Foodgrains production has increased from about 55 million tonnes to over 130 million tonnes. Considerable industrial capacity has been created in capital. intermediate and consumer goods, as well as in infrastructural facilities. We are self- sufficient in several fields of technology and our technical men are working in different parts of the world with distinction.