ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that the
Pak-India bilateral Summit in the Maldives had contributed to impel a
seriousness of purpose to the process of engagement with both sides
reaffirming their commitment to the pursuit of peace.
Commenting
on the Talks between the Prime Ministers of Pakistan and India, the
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said that the bilateral Summit in the
Maldives had contributed to impel a seriousness of purpose to the
process of engagement with both sides reaffirming their commitment to
the pursuit of peace and discussing all outstanding issues including
Jammu and Kashmir in a result oriented manner.
In a statement
issued by the Foreign office, Khar said that Pakistan had positively
evaluated the talks and welcomed India’s readiness for a broad ranging
engagement. It had been agreed to finalize the calendar of meetings.
Both sides had also agreed to convene technical working groups prior to
the holding of Pakistan India Joint Commission.
Both leaders had
noted that terrorism was a common problem. Instead of remaining mired
in accusations and counter accusations, the real way forward was
"cooperation", she said.
Interior / Home Secretaries had been
mandated to discuss counter terrorism and counter narcotics. Pakistan’s
Interior minister was prepared to visit New Delhi and was awaiting dates
for the visit from India. Pakistan also awaited dates for the visit of
the Judicial Commission from India.
The Foreign minister said
that Mumbai, Samjhota and other terror related matters needed to be
addressed by both sides in the Interior/ Home ministries segment. Online
