Gilani, Manmohan agree that dialogue is the only way forward

SHARM-EL-SHEIKH: In meeting between leaders of Pakistan and India, both sides agreed that dialogue was the only way forward. Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh agreed to carry on their talks. Talking to reporters after the meeting, Action on terrorism should not be linked to the composite dialogue process and these should not be bracketed PM Gilani said. Prime Minister Singh said Pakistan has provided an updated status dossier on the investigation of the Mumbai attacks and had sought additional information and evidence in this regard. Prime Minister Singh reiterated the need to bring the perpetrators of Mumbai attack to justice. Prime Minister Gilani assured that Pakistan would do everything in its power in this regard. Both leaders agreed that the real challenge is development and the elimination of poverty. Both leaders agreed that the foreign secretaries should meet as often as necessary and report to the two foreign ministers who will be meeting on the sidelines of the forthcoming UN General Assembly. Prime Minister Singh said India was ready to discuss all issues with Pakistan including all outstanding issues. Prime Minister Gilani said Pakistan has said that all core issues need to be discussed and the composite dialogue should not be bracketed with terrorism.