Islamabad: Breaking the logjam in their ties, India and Pakistan on Wednesday announced that they have decided to engage in a "comprehensive" dialogue that will include peace and security and Jammu and Kashmir.
Capping a series of positive developments since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif met in Paris only ten days ago, it was announced here that the Foreign Secretaries will meet to decide the modalities and schedule of the dialogue.
Pakistan has assured India of "steps being taken to expedite the early conclusion" of the Mumbai attack trial, something that India has been pressing for long.
The National Security Advisors (NSAs) of India and Pakistan who had recently met in Bangkok, will continue to address all issues connected to terrorism, according to a joint statement issued by the two countries.
The joint statement came after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Sharif and later his Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz here on the concluding day of her two-day visit for attending a multilateral conference on Afghanistan.
Addressing the press here to announce the 'comprehensive bilateral dialogue' Swaraj was seen sporting a green coloured sari.
Swaraj also wore it when she met Sharif.
Incidentally, green is colour of the national flag of Pakistan.
Check out the sari below: (Courtesy - @MEAIndia)
Conveying India's commitment to good neighborly relations, EAM @SushmaSwaraj calls on PM Nawaz Sharif pic.twitter.com/JF3u1qOlla
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 9, 2015
India & Pakistan announce the commencement of a Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue. Foreign Secretaries to meet later pic.twitter.com/jd4UaXbDUd
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 9, 2015
A Strong Bond of Friendship. EAM @SushmaSwaraj calls on President @ashrafghani for a bilateral on sidelines of HoA pic.twitter.com/zQIu3V3B4j
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 9, 2015
Strengthening a Continuing Development Partnership: EAM @SushmaSwaraj meets with Kyrgyzstan FM Erlan Abdyldaev pic.twitter.com/6zkX4xzQVy
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 9, 2015
EAM @SushmaSwaraj addresses Joint Press conference with Foreign Affairs Adviser Mr Sartaj Aziz pic.twitter.com/LcSsPAA3Se
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 9, 2015
(With PTI inputs)
