Summary Sushma Swaraj's visit to Pakistan is a positive sign: Sartaj Aziz
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Advisor for Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said on Friday that Pakistan will talk on all disputed issues with India including Kashmir. Talking at National Assembly, he said that Indian Foreign Minister (FM) Sushma Swaraj s visit to Pakistan is a positive sign, reported Dunya News.
According to details, Sartaj Aziz said that Heart of Asia conference had been successful and it helped Pakistan improve relations with India and Afghanistan. He said that Pakistan will raise all important issues during dialogues with India. He also said that he cannot guarantee that all the conflicts will be solved in short period of time but the start of dialogues will definitely improve things between the two countries. Sartaj Aziz expressed the hope that the issue of cricket between India and Pakistan will be solved soon.
Talking about Afghanistan, Sartaj Aziz said that Afghan president has given a green signal for dialogues between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Also read: Sartaj-Sushma joint declaration: Talks to be held on Kashmir among other key issues
Following the meeting between Pakistan’s Adviser to Prime Minister Sartaj Aziz and Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj, a joint declaration had been issued, Dunya News reported.
As per the declaration, Pakistan and India will begin comprehensive dialogue on the issues including Kashmir conflict, Wullar Barrage, Siachen and Sir Creek.
The declaration further says that Pakistan and India will take steps to further stabilize commerce ties. Both countries are set to discuss issues including Kashmir dispute, Wullar Barrage, Siachen and Sir Creek.
It further says that both countries have agreed upon the agreement to hold comprehensive dialogue. Both India and Pakistan have decided to increase people to people contact as well.
The declaration further says that both countries have also agreed to continue dialogue on National Security Advisers (NSAs) levels.
Both sides have expressed confidence over talks on security and terrorism-related challenges. The Indian FM and Pakistani Adviser have both condemned terrorism in the declaration.
Furthermore, Pakistan has assured India of quickly concluding the Mumbai attack cases.
