RELIANCE COMMUNICATIONS LTD. - Clarifies on News Item

With reference to the news item appearing in the financial daily titled "Citic Telecom eyes JV with R-Comm", Reliance Communications Ltd has Clarified to BSE a under:<br/><br/>"The Company is engaged in various discussions with international players for strategic partnerships in relation to its Global business. As and when these discussions result in a disclosable event, we will promptly inform the Stock Exchanges as required in law."