New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha on November 14 sought to dispel the view that government's foreign policy was ''Pakistan-centric'', saying New Delhi's statements relating to that country were only in response to the anti-India tirade resorted to by Islamabad.

The Minister's remarks came at the meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of External Affairs after several members contended that the foreign policy seemed to be directed only at Pakistan, sources said.

They argued that the Indian leaders raised Indo-Pak issues with every dignitary coming to India as also on their visits abroad and in effect giving importance as also needlessly internationalising the measure.

Some felt that repeatedly voicing concerns over Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism and infiltration with the international community had not served the desired purpose.

Sinha pointed out that Pakistan never missed an opportunity to attack India particularly at the international fora.

He said while India's statement at the UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) was restrained and responsible, Pakistan had used the forum for another onslaught against it.

The Minister made it clear that government had no intention whatsoever of internationalising the Indo-Pak standoff.

PTI