India willing to obtain gas via Pakistan: Salman Khurshid

Indian minister says Pakistan and India should shed old ways of thinking and look for new ways to resolve problems.

NEW DELHI: In a sign of slowly thawing relations, India's External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said on Wednesday that his country was ready to obtain gas from Iran and Central Asia via Pakistan, according to The Economic Times.

Khurshid, while speaking during a meeting with visiting Pakistani media delegation in New Delhi, said that the two neighbouring countries must do away with their old thinking and look to new ways for resolution of problems and achieving lasting peace in the region.

He said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appeared to be sincere in improving relations with India. The visit by Shahbaz Sharif - chief Minister of Punjab state - to India has given a new impetus to bilateral ties.

The minister stressed on the need for new perspectives on all issues between the two countries, including the water issue.

Khurshid further said that bilateral trade between India and Pakistan must be given a boost in order to meet the needs for both countries.