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Visiting Pakistan with greater optimism: Krishna

NEW DELHI: Indian External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has said that he is visiting Pakistan with ‘greater optimism’, carrying a message of India's ‘serious intent’ to resolve outstanding bilateral issues through dialogue.

Talking to journalists here on Tuesday, Krishna said that there was a ‘huge difference’ in the bilateral relations between now and two years back when his visit had created "certain positive vibe.

"I will take with me the message of serious intent of the government and people of India to resolve outstanding issues between India and Pakistan through dialogue in an atmosphere free from terror and violence," he said when asked about his expectations from the visit.

The minister also noted that the recent meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Tehran, has ‘created right kind of backdrop’.


Courtesy www.geo.tv



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