Dialogue with Pak will be a graduated one: Krishna to Clinton
14 years, 8 months ago

Dialogue with Pak will be a graduated one: Krishna to Clinton

The Hindu  

India on Tuesday told the U.S. that its dialogue with Pakistan will be a graduated one as the problems between the two countries cannot be solved in a few sittings. Mr. Krishna said he also gave his assessment of his recent talks with Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to Ms. Clinton. Mr. Krishna and Ms. Clinton mainly discussed bilateral relations, including the visit of Mr. Obama to India in November, official sources said. Describing the 30-minute meeting as “good”, they said Mr. Krishna briefed Ms. Clinton about his July 15 talks with his Pakistani counterpart in Islamabad. U.S. National Security Advisor James Jones’ recent visit to India during which the two countries identified areas for further cooperation also came up for discussion between Ms. Clinton and Mr. Krishna.

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US backs direct talks between Pakistan and India after Sharif’s statement
1 year, 7 months ago

US backs direct talks between Pakistan and India after Sharif’s statement

Al Jazeera  

US Department of State says Washington has always maintained the two neighbours should engage in dialogue. Islamabad, Pakistan – A day after Pakistan’s leader proposed “conditional” talks with archenemy India, the United States said it supports direct talks between the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours. When asked to respond to Sharif’s statement, US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday …

Pakistan is ready to talk to India on issues, Shehbaz Sharif says: ‘War not an option’
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan is ready to talk to India on issues, Shehbaz Sharif says: ‘War not an option’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif …

India says no ‘conducive atmosphere’ for talks with Pakistan
2 years, 2 months ago

India says no ‘conducive atmosphere’ for talks with Pakistan

Al Jazeera  

Earlier this week, Pakistan’s PM called for talks with India to discuss ‘burning issues such as Kashmir’. Earlier this week, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for talks with India to discuss “burning issues such as Kashmir”, the Himalayan territory claimed in full by the two nuclear powers, who have ruled over parts of it since 1947. “My message to …

No environment for ’fruitful, constructive dialogue’: Pak FO on ties with India
2 years, 10 months ago

No environment for ’fruitful, constructive dialogue’: Pak FO on ties with India

Live Mint  

Pakistan has ruled out any imminent talks with India due to the absence of a proper “environment” for "a fruitful, constructive dialogue." The remarks by Foreign Office spokesman Asim Iftikhar came in response to questions on ties with India during a weekly briefing on Thursday, according to news agency PTI report. Iftikhar said that notwithstanding Pakis­tan’s desire for a diplomatic …

No environment for ‘fruitful, constructive dialogue’ with India: Pakistan Foreign Office
2 years, 10 months ago

No environment for ‘fruitful, constructive dialogue’ with India: Pakistan Foreign Office

The Hindu  

Pakistan has ruled out any imminent talks with India due to the absence of a proper “environment” for a “fruitful, constructive dialogue”. Mr. Iftikhar said that notwithstanding Pakis­tan’s desire for a diplomatic resolution of disputes, “the environment for a fruitful, constructive dialogue is not there”. India has repeatedly told Pakistan that it desires normal neighbourly relations with Islamabad in an …

Pakistan Army chief Gen. Qamar Bajwa calls for talks with India
2 years, 11 months ago

Pakistan Army chief Gen. Qamar Bajwa calls for talks with India

The Hindu  

Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Bajwa on April 2 said that all disputes with India should be settled peacefully through dialogue, saying Islamabad continues to believe in using diplomacy to resolve all outstanding issues, including Kashmir, to keep the “flames of fire away from our region”. “Pakistan continues to believe in using dialogue and diplomacy to resolve all outstanding issues …

Pakistan Ready to Hold Talks If India Revisits Some Decisions, Says Shah Mahmood Qureshi
3 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan Ready to Hold Talks If India Revisits Some Decisions, Says Shah Mahmood Qureshi

News 18  

Pakistan would be "more than happy" to talk to India and resolve the outstanding issues if New Delhi was willing to "revisit" some of its decisions to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said. "If India is willing to revisit some of the decisions that it took on August 5, 2019, Pakistan …

For successful dialogue with India, Pak must crack down on terrorists: White House
5 years, 1 month ago

For successful dialogue with India, Pak must crack down on terrorists: White House

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: US President Donald Trump is encouraging a reduction in tensions between India and Pakistan, the White House said on Friday, emphasising that any successful dialogue between the two neighbours would be possible only if Pakistan cracks down on terrorists and extremists on its territory. “I think what you'll hear from the President is very much encouraging a reduction in …

US president offers to ‘help’ India, Pakistan on Kashmir dispute
5 years, 2 months ago

US president offers to ‘help’ India, Pakistan on Kashmir dispute

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan has sought US help in resolving Kashmir issue but India has baulked at the idea of mediation. “We are talking about Kashmir and the relation to what is going on with Pakistan and India,” said President Trump. “India has been allergic to the mention of Kashmir, especially by the US, and has reacted negatively in the past whenever President …

Donald Trump says India-Pakistan relationship 'less heated' now, claims he gets along very well with both countries
5 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump says India-Pakistan relationship 'less heated' now, claims he gets along very well with both countries

Firstpost  

The relationship between India and Pakistan is ’less heated’ now than what was two weeks ago, Trump said, reiterating his offer to help the two South-Asian neighbours only if both of them want. Washington: The relationship between India and Pakistan is “less heated” now than what was two weeks ago, United States president Donald Trump has said, reiterating his offer …

Trump asks Imran to reduce tensions with India through bilateral dialogue
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump asks Imran to reduce tensions with India through bilateral dialogue

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump on Friday conveyed the importance of India and Pakistan reducing tensions through bilateral dialogue during a phone call with Prime Minister Imran Khan, the White House said. "The President conveyed the importance of India and Pakistan reducing tensions through bilateral dialogue regarding the situation in Jammu and Kashmir," Deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley said in a …

Pakistan using Taliban as ‘hedge’ against India, says US commander
6 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan using Taliban as ‘hedge’ against India, says US commander

Op India  

An American top commander while responding to questions from members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Tuesday said that Islamabad’s policy seems to be unchanged and it continues to use the Taliban as a ‘hedge’ against India. In the letter sent to Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Imran Khan, US President, Donald Trump requested Pakistan to lend full support to the US-led …

India calls off foreign minister-level talks with Pakistan, says Imran Khan govt 'completely exposed'
6 years, 6 months ago

India calls off foreign minister-level talks with Pakistan, says Imran Khan govt 'completely exposed'

India TV News  

Amid prevailing tensions with Pakistan, India on Friday called off the meeting between foreign ministers of both the nations on sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The government had announced the meeting yesterday, the first such high-level engagement since suspension of dialogue between the two nations after the Pathankot air base terror attack in 2016. "Since …

‘It takes two to tango’: Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi says ready to resolve all outstanding issues with India through talks
6 years, 7 months ago

‘It takes two to tango’: Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi says ready to resolve all outstanding issues with India through talks

India TV News  

Claiming that his country was ready to improve ties with India and resolve all outstanding issues including Kashmir through talks, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday said that Islamabad was not shy of engaging with New Delhi despite the current impasse in relations. Qureshi, who was sworn-in as Pakistan’s Foreign Minister on Monday, further said that the “current …

Islamabad wants ‘uninterrupted’ dialogue with India, says Pakistan foreign minister
6 years, 7 months ago

Islamabad wants ‘uninterrupted’ dialogue with India, says Pakistan foreign minister

Live Mint  

Islamabad: Pakistan’s new foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday extended the hand of friendship to India soon after taking oath by offering “uninterrupted” dialogue to resolve all the outstanding issues, saying it is the “only wise course” as the two countries cannot afford any “adventurism”. The sentencing of alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav to death by a military court …

US asks India, Pakistan to engage in bilateral talks to reduce tensions in Kashmir
7 years, 7 months ago

US asks India, Pakistan to engage in bilateral talks to reduce tensions in Kashmir

Firstpost  

The US has asked India and Pakistan to engage in direct dialogue to reduce bilateral tensions and resolve issues, including Kashmir. Washington: The US has asked India and Pakistan to engage in direct dialogue to reduce bilateral tensions and resolve issues, including Kashmir. “I think one of the things that we would do is ask or encourage India and Pakistan …

US Senator John McCain urges India, Pakistan to hold talks to resolve Kashmir dispute
7 years, 8 months ago

US Senator John McCain urges India, Pakistan to hold talks to resolve Kashmir dispute

Firstpost  

The visiting US Congressional delegation led by Senator John McCain in Islamabad has urged both India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue through dialogue. Islamabad: The visiting US Congressional delegation led by Senator John McCain in Islamabad has urged both India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue through dialogue and asserted that peace in Afghanistan is not possible …

Pakistan briefs US on ‘plight’ of Kashmiris
7 years, 11 months ago

Pakistan briefs US on ‘plight’ of Kashmiris

Live Mint  

Islamabad: Pakistan said on Monday that it has briefed the US about the “plight” of Kashmiris and the status of its relations with India as America’s national security adviser held talks with top officials in Islamabad during a visit, the first by a top Trump aide to Pakistan. Aziz reiterated Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s vision of a peaceful neighbourhood and …

Pakistan to invite India for dialogue on Kashmir
8 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan to invite India for dialogue on Kashmir

The Hindu  

Pakistan plans to invite India for a dialogue on Kashmir issue, Prime Minister’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said on Friday, days after India insisted that it would discuss only PoK with Pakistan. “Our Foreign Secretary would formally be writing to his counterpart in this regard,” Mr. Aziz said as he briefed the media about the Pakistan’s Envoys Conference …

India, Pak must decide pace, scope of dialogue on Kashmir: US
8 years, 8 months ago

India, Pak must decide pace, scope of dialogue on Kashmir: US

India TV News  

Washington: Asserting that India and Pakistan must engage in “direct dialogue” to reduce tensions, the US has said it is for the two countries to determine the pace, scope and character of talks on the Kashmir issue. “The normalisation of relations between Pakistan and India is vital to both countries and the region,” State Department Deputy Spokesman Mark Toner said. …

Why are India and Pak struggling to take bilateral talks forward?
8 years, 11 months ago

Why are India and Pak struggling to take bilateral talks forward?

Hindustan Times  

India-Pakistan atmospherics can sour quickly. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received by the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan at Lahore, December 25, 2015 The April 7 press conference of Pakistan high commissioner Abdul Basit is a case in point. This will be cold comfort to Indian conservatives, who will instead note Pakistan army chief Gen. Raheel Sharif’s remarks on April …

India, Pakistan Foreign Secretaries to meet on January 15 to draw talks roadmap
9 years, 2 months ago

India, Pakistan Foreign Secretaries to meet on January 15 to draw talks roadmap

The Hindu  

The Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan will meet on January 15, 2016 in Islamabad to draw a roadmap to carry forward the engagement under the newly-announced >Bilateral Comprehensive Dialogue. Though there was no official announcement from either India or Pakistani side, sources said Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar will travel to Islamabad to hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz …

India and Pak agree to move ahead with composite dialogue
9 years, 3 months ago

India and Pak agree to move ahead with composite dialogue

India TV News  

Islamabad: In a major development indicating that ties between India and Pakistan are getting back on track, both sides have now agreed to resume the peace dialogue process through what will now be termed as the 'Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue'. The information was given out in a joint statement issued by both sides following India's Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj's …

Omar Abdullah welcomes India-Pakistan NSA talks away from 'the glare of media'
9 years, 3 months ago

Omar Abdullah welcomes India-Pakistan NSA talks away from 'the glare of media'

Firstpost  

Former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday welcomed the talks between National Security Advisors of India and Pakistan in Bangkok. Srinagar: Former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday welcomed the talks between National Security Advisors of India and Pakistan in Bangkok, stating that holding the dialogue away from media glare can lead to “quiet progress”. Good to see …

US not to broker India-Pakistan ties
9 years, 5 months ago

US not to broker India-Pakistan ties

The Hindu  

The United States says it “encourages” India and Pakistan to engage in a “direct dialogue,” but steers clear of Pakistan’s demand that it intervene to reboot bilateral relations. Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is on a three-day visit of the U.S, raised with Secretary of State John Kerry and members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee India’s reluctance to …

Pakistan seeks to shift Obama-Sharif talks focus to India
9 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan seeks to shift Obama-Sharif talks focus to India

India TV News  

Washington: Ahead of his meeting Thursday with President Barack Obama, visiting Pakistan Prime Minister has sought to shift the focus of talks to India rather than counter-terrorism and safety of Pakistan's nuclear weapons highlighted by US. Sharif's meeting with Obama "will highlight the enduring nature of the US-Pakistan relationship and provide an opportunity to strengthen our cooperation on issues of …

Sharif hints at talks minus Hurriyat
9 years, 6 months ago

Sharif hints at talks minus Hurriyat

The Hindu  

In a seemingly conciliatory statement prior to landing in New York for the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said India and Pakistan should seek an early resolution to the Kashmir issue. Mr. Sharif’s comments indicating “bilateral dialogue” over Kashmir has prompted speculation in New Delhi’s policy circles about the possibility that Pakistan …

Pakistan will not start talks with India without Kashmir: Sartaj Aziz
10 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan will not start talks with India without Kashmir: Sartaj Aziz

India TV News  

Pakistan will not start talks with India without Kashmir: Sartaj Aziz Islamabad: Pakistan today said that it will not start any dialogue with India if Kashmir issue was not part of the agenda, even as US Secretary of State John Kerry advised the two neighbours to Islamabad: Pakistan today said that it will not start any dialogue with India if …

US supportive of dialogue between India, Pakistan
10 years, 9 months ago

US supportive of dialogue between India, Pakistan

The Hindu  

Welcoming the discussion held between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif, the US has said that >dialogue between the two neighbours is a positive step and >it is supportive of such efforts. We believe dialogue is an important step in the process between India and Pakistan,” State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters. Ms. Psaki …

Pak, US hold Strategic Dialogue; to discuss Indo-Pak peace
11 years, 1 month ago

Pak, US hold Strategic Dialogue; to discuss Indo-Pak peace

India TV News  

Washington: Pakistan and the US will hold their first ministerial-level Strategic Dialogue in three years on Monday, during which they will review a wide range of issues, including Pakistan's peace process with India. The US side will be led by Secretary of State John Kerry.Ahead of the meeting, State Department officials said the US is “interested in Pakistan's relationship with …

India, Pakistan make headway in talks
12 years, 6 months ago

India, Pakistan make headway in talks

The Hindu  

India and Pakistan on Saturday reported incremental progress in the bilateral engagement with a relaxed visa regime and a new cultural cooperation agreement to flaunt, but External Affairs Minister S.M. Both on record and in background briefings, the refrain was that the two rounds of the resumed dialogue process had yielded mixed results and this was evident from the manner …

Krishna calls on Pak Prime Minister
12 years, 6 months ago

Krishna calls on Pak Prime Minister

India TV News  

Islamabad, Sep 7: External Affairs Minister S M Krishna today called on Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf who said that the country was looking forward to a visit by his counterpart Manmohan Singh. Prime Minister conveyed that Pakistan was looking forward to a visit by the Indian Prime Minister, sources said.Pakistan Foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar was also present …

Krishna speaks to Clinton, asks for prompt investigation
12 years, 7 months ago

Krishna speaks to Clinton, asks for prompt investigation

India TV News  

New Delhi, Aug 6: External Affairs Minister S M Krishna today spoke to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton regarding the shooting incident at a Wisconsin gurudwara that left seven people dead and requested for a full and prompt investigation in a bid to give a strong message of reassurance to the Indian community regarding their security and welfare. He …

Clinton looks for better US-Pakistani cooperation
12 years, 8 months ago

Clinton looks for better US-Pakistani cooperation

India TV News  

Tokyo, Jul 8: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton expressed hope Sunday that Pakistan's recent reopening of NATO supply lines into Afghanistan might lead to a broader rapprochement in U.S.-Pakistani relations after a difficult period for the reluctant allies. After attending a 70-nation Afghan aid conference in Tokyo, Clinton met privately with Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar to …

Clinton applauds Singh, Gilani for improvement in ties
12 years, 9 months ago

Clinton applauds Singh, Gilani for improvement in ties

The Hindu  

The U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has applauded the leadership of the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, and his Pakistan counterpart Yousuf Gilani for taking steps to improve their bilateral relationship. “I applaud the leadership that Prime Minister Singh and Prime Minister Gilani have demonstrated,” Ms. Clinton told reporters at a joint news conference with the External Affairs Minister, S.M. …

Hillary talks tough on Pakistan
12 years, 10 months ago

Hillary talks tough on Pakistan

The Hindu  

India and the United States on Tuesday urged Pakistan to eliminate all safe havens for terrorists in its territory. Visiting Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pointed out that in today's world, the use of violence as a tool was “a dead-end…when it comes to pursuing any kind of political or ideological aims.” “In democracies like ours, people should be in …

PM, Hillary share Pak terror concerns
12 years, 10 months ago

PM, Hillary share Pak terror concerns

Hindustan Times  

Cementing India-US ties further, visiting US secretary of state Hillary Clinton focused on the role of Pakistan-based terror groups in attacks in Afghanistan and India. Government sources told HT that Clinton discussed global issues, including Pakistan terrorism, Iran, Afghanistan and China. During the discussion on Afghanistan, the two sides were concerned about the role played by the Haqqani network, which …

US Pressing Pak For Action Against LeT : Clinton
13 years, 4 months ago

US Pressing Pak For Action Against LeT : Clinton

India TV News  

Washington, Oct 28: The US is persistently asking Pakistan to take action against LeT that carried out the 2008 Mumbai attacks, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said but was non-committal on including this in the American scorecard on Islamabad as sought by a Congressional committee. Clinton said the US would continue to press Pakistan over its failure to bring …

Clinton To Arrive In Pakistan For Talks
13 years, 5 months ago

Clinton To Arrive In Pakistan For Talks

India TV News  

Islamabad, Oct 20 : US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will arrive in the Pakistani capital on Thursday for talks aimed at pressing the country's leadership to crack down on the Haqqani network to facilitate the process of reconciliation in neighbouring Afghanistan. Clinton, who is expected to be accompanied by CIA chief Gen David Petraeus and Joint Chiefs of Staff …

Clinton Meets Khar; Discuss Counter-Terrorism Issues
13 years, 6 months ago

Clinton Meets Khar; Discuss Counter-Terrorism Issues

India TV News  

Washington, Sept 19 :US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has met her Pakistani counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar for a marathon three-and-half hours of candid talks, which was dominated by counter-terrorism issues and Afghanistan. “Obviously, the issue of counter-terrorism was both the first issue and the last issue on their agenda,” State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said.Both Clinton and Khar are …

India-Pak Ministerial Talks On, says Krishna
13 years, 8 months ago

India-Pak Ministerial Talks On, says Krishna

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jul 14: India today said the Foreign Minister-level talks with Pakistan will take place as scheduled, a day after the Mumbai blasts which, it said, were a “grim reminder” that terror was a “continued” threat to the country. “This is yet another grim reminder to everyone in this region and our country that terror is a continuing threat …

Foreign Ministers talks as scheduled: Krishna
13 years, 8 months ago

Foreign Ministers talks as scheduled: Krishna

The Hindu  

Talks between the Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan would be held as per schedule, New Delhi said on Thursday, indicating that Wednesday's Mumbai blasts would not cast a shadow on the process. Mr. Krishna is expected to hold talks with his Pakistan counterpart towards July-end and review the progress of the peace process that was revived earlier this year. …

Terror issues will be raised in talks with Pak: Krishna
13 years, 8 months ago

Terror issues will be raised in talks with Pak: Krishna

The Hindu  

India on Friday said terrorism would be one of the issues in the forthcoming Foreign Minister-level talks with Pakistan to be held in New Delhi on July 26-27. “Terrorism will be one of the issues on the agenda of the coming talks with the Pakistan Foreign Minister,” External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna told journalists while returning from Dhaka, wrapping …

U.K. to press Pakistan on terror, Krishna told
13 years, 8 months ago

U.K. to press Pakistan on terror, Krishna told

The Hindu  

India and Britain believe that the setback suffered by al-Qaeda in the wake of Osama bin Laden’s death offers an "opportunity" to Pakistan to step up its campaign against terrorism. According to sources, Mr Hague told Mr Krishna that during his recent visit to Pakistan he emphasised the need for the Pakistani Government to “enhance” action against terror groups. “They …

U.S.-India ties a "zero-sum game" for Pakistan: Hillary
13 years, 9 months ago

U.S.-India ties a "zero-sum game" for Pakistan: Hillary

The Hindu  

Pakistan has viewed successive partnerships between India and the United States as a “zero-sum game” and always asked, “So are you our friend or are you their friend?” according to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who made rare, candid comments on Pakistan’s India-centric perspectives on possible outcomes in Afghanistan. The Secretary was especially pressed by the Committee Chairman John …

Hillary Welcomes India-Pak Talks
13 years, 9 months ago

Hillary Welcomes India-Pak Talks

India TV News  

Washington, Jun 23: Noting that the Obama Administration is working “very hard” on its strategic partnership with India, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today told law makers that she is encouraged by the resumption of talks between India and Pakistan. “With respect to India, we are working very hard on our strategic partnership with India,” Clinton said in response …

Pak rules out Mumbai terror talk at Foreign Secretary meeting
13 years, 9 months ago

Pak rules out Mumbai terror talk at Foreign Secretary meeting

The Hindu  

Pakistan on Thursday indicated that terrorism was not a part of the agreed agenda for the Foreign Secretary-level engagement with India that is expected to take place this month and the focus would be on Jammu & Kashmir, peace and security, and promotion of friendly exchanges. This was the categorical response of Foreign Office spokesperson Tehmina Janjua to a specific …

U.S. cannot solve Pakistan's problems, says Hillary
13 years, 9 months ago

U.S. cannot solve Pakistan's problems, says Hillary

The Hindu  

Without mincing words, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday said Pakistan would have to make some difficult choices regarding its future course. Stating that the U.S. would stand with Pakistan at this “pivotal moment” for the country, Ms. Clinton admitted that public perceptions in both countries were a drag on the relationship. According to a statement put out …

U.S. envoy to travel to Pakistan ahead of Clinton’s visit
13 years, 10 months ago

U.S. envoy to travel to Pakistan ahead of Clinton’s visit

The Hindu  

U.S. special envoy Marc Grossman and a senior CIA official will travel to Pakistan this week to ease tensions in bilateral ties in the wake of the Osama operation and prepare the groundwork for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s planned visit that is yet to be scheduled. Ms. Clinton was scheduled to come to Pakistan by the end of May …

Resumption of talks with Pak a ‘conscious decision’: Krishna
14 years, 1 month ago

Resumption of talks with Pak a ‘conscious decision’: Krishna

The Hindu  

India’s move to resume talks with Pakistan on all outstanding issues was a “conscious decision”, External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna today said, adding that it was “necessary” for both sides to also discuss Afghanistan. Mr. Krishna, who is here on his first visit to the United Nations after India became a non-permanent member for a two-year term last month, …

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