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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Khar briefs prime minister, president on Indo-Pak talks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Friday reiterated that Pakistan desires to have good neighbourly relations with all regional countries, including India, in the larger interest of the welfare of the people of South Asia.
Talking to Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar at the Prime Minister Secretariat, Gilani said the continuation of dialogue process with India would help both the countries to improve regional environment as well as facilitate discussions on all issues between them. The foreign minister briefed the premier on her visit to India and outcome of the talks.
The prime minister said it was an encouraging sign that talks between the two countries were helping to develop better understanding of each other’s viewpoint on all issues, including the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. He was pleased to learn that the Indian prime minister would be visiting Pakistan at his earliest convenience.
Earlier, Hina Rabbani Khar briefed Prime Minister Gilani about the outcome of the official talks with Indian delegation. She also briefed him about her meetings with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, leader of the opposition and Kashmiri leaders.
Meanwhile, the foreign minister called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the Presidency on Friday. Khar briefed the president about her recent visit to India and her discussions with the Indian leadership. Expressing satisfaction over the progress made during the minister’s visit, the president said, “Pakistan welcomes commitment of the two sides to work together in seeking early and amicable solutions to all issues between the two countries.” The president also hosted lunch for the minister. app
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk