But only if Pakistan takes “credible action against terrorist groups and the related infrastructure on its soil,” stated Indian President Pratibha Patil while addressing the joint sitting of parliament.
Patil said that the Indian government had been “pursuing a policy of promoting peace and cooperation in India’s immediate neighbourhood” in efforts to enable the country in maintaining national security and to accomplish its socio-economic goals.
She further asserted that the Kashmir issue has shown “considerable” improvement during the last year and maintained that her government had proven how acts of violence can be contained with a humane approach.
“My government has always been willing to enter into dialogue with any group willing to abjure the path of violence. It is encouraging that a number of organisations have come forward seeking resolution of their grievances in a peaceful manner,” she said.
The president also talked of improving ties with China, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
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