Pakistan

'Pakistan-India talks need to be meaningful'

FM Qureshi says Islamabad has sent 'some suggestions' through diplomatic channels on talks with India.

Express September 28, 2010

In the midst of speculation about India-Pakistan bilateral talks in New York this week, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says any talks between the two countries need to be 'meaningful.'

Qureshi noted a bilateral could still be worked out as Islamabad had sent 'some suggestions' through diplomatic channels to New Delhi. He said the meeting was possible if the Indian side agreed to fresh proposals submitted by Pakistan.

Qureshi also dispelled the impression being created in India that he was setting conditions on holding the talks.

The foreign minister said Pakistan stands ready for talks with India on issues such as Kashmir as it was high time the Indian government changed its 'tactics' in dealing with the Kashmiris.

India had said it was ready to discuss all issues with Islamabad, including Kashmir.

‘Everything that they want to discuss and everything we want to discuss with them will be discussed’ during Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s possible visit to India for talks, India’s External Affairs Minister SM Krishna said.

COMMENTS (2)

Ali Sina | 14 years ago | Reply Perhaps we do need our best intellectuals to draft out that Zardari's proposed 25-year plan. That way a clear realization will set in that having a border with China is a dangerous proposition, given that PLA's capabilities will surpass those of the US military. Where else would a proxy war play out other than Pakistan? It's a no-brainer and should be avoided.

Shaun | 14 years ago | Reply It is sad that Pakistan must rely on the aid from the U.S for everything they cannot do anything on their own.

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