Saturday, May 31, 2003

PAKISTAN SPOKE TO THE INDIA

 PAKISTAN SPOKE TO THE INDIA

Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali spoke to Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee of India on telephone today. The call took place at the initiative of Prime Minister Jamali.

The Prime Minister welcomed Prime Minister Vajpayee's offer of talks with Pakistan and reiterated Pakistan’s readiness for a dialogue with India at any level. The Prime Minister expressed the hope that such a dialogue will address all outstanding issues between the two countries, including Kashmir.

The two Prime Ministers also exchanged views on exploring ways and means to initiate relations in economic, cultural and sports fields, which will be the mutual benefit of the two peoples.

The Prime Minister Jamali extended an invitation to Mr. Vajpayee to visit Pakistan at his convenience. Mr. Jamali offered to visit India in the interest of peace and stability in South Asia.

The telephone call breaks the 18 months old impasse between the two countries. Prime Minister Vajpayee appreciated the first contact between the two Prime Ministers. The two agreed to keep in touch.

The conversation was most cordial and useful.

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