The Prime Minister today made it clear there was ‘‘no ambiguity’’ in India’s stand on a seat in the UN Council with veto rights.Clarifying the issue in Rajya Sabha today, Manmohan Singh said: ‘‘There is no ambiguity in our stand. There is no confusion.We do not believe there should be any discrimination in the Security Council (on veto rights)’’.‘‘At this point, all members have veto power. We are a candidate. This issue may arise in respect of any new permanent member who may be admitted. Our fundamental position remains clear,’’ he said.According to Singh, there could not be two layers of permanent members in the UNSC — one group with the veto right and others without.Pointing out that there was still ‘‘no clarity’’ on the shape of the UNSC reforms, he said it was ‘‘premature’’ for the Government to ‘‘pre-judge’’ the issue at this stage.On the nuclear policy, the PM said: ‘‘There is no ambiguity about our nuclear policy. India is a nuclear weapon state and we are a responsible nuclear power. That sums up our idea. So, there should be no doubt whatsoever.’’On his meeting with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on the margins of the UN General Assembly, he said confidence building measures could not move forward if the flow of terrorists from across the border goes ‘‘without any check and without control’’. Singh added that he reminded Musharraf of the importance of fulfilling his January 6 commitment that any territory under Pakistan’s control would not be used to support terrorism. ‘‘We also discussed bilateral issues, including Jammu and Kashmir,’’ he said. The PM said the possibility of the gas pipeline via Pakistan to India was also discussed in the context of bilateral economic and commercial relationship.On his meeting with the US President, Singh said: ‘‘We agreed on the need for expanded economic and defence cooperation. We recognised the importance of working closely in the war against terrorism and proliferation of WMDs.’’
