PAKISTAN WELCOMES POSITIVE ELEMENTS IN PRIME MINISTER VAJPAYEE’S SPEECH IN SRINAGAR
Pakistan welcomes the positive elements contained in Prime Minister Vajpayee’s speech in Srinagar and his offer of dialogue to Pakistan to resolve all outstanding disputes, including the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan believes that given goodwill and honest intentions all issues can be resolved peacefully through a dialogue between India and Pakistan.
It is regrettable that in subsequent statements Indian Prime Minister has undermined his own offer of friendship by repeating the hackneyed allegations against Pakistan and by placing preconditions for talks. Pakistan reiterates its proposal of stationing neutral observers to monitor alleged cross-LoC activities. This would be in the interest of objectivity, fairness and in accordance with international norms. Pakistan has taken a number of steps to ensure that its territory is not used for any prejudicial activities against other countries. Pakistan remains fully committed and determined to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
The Government of Pakistan places a high priority on reducing tension and normalizing relations with India. We believe that the only way forward in the interest of over a billion people is through sincere, unconditional, meaningful and sustained dialogue addressing the key issues bedeviling relations between the two countries and poisoning the atmosphere for peace and security in the region. Pakistan's offer for talks at any level, any time and any place remains valid and India should seize the moment for durable peace, stability and economic development in South Asia. If India is indeed serious, Government of Pakistan would be ready to nominate a senior official to discuss the agenda for the talks.
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