Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether India has received fresh offer from the new Pakistan Government for discussion on all pending issues and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether India is carefully examining Pakistan’s offer; and
(c) if so, the issues which India would like to take up with the Pakistan Government on priority?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) to (c) The newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan has publicly articulated his commitment to seek a relationship with India defined by peace, friendship and cooperation.

India is committed to resolve all outstanding issues with Pakistan, through a peaceful bilateral dialogue in an environment free from violence and terror which has been conveyed to Pakistan. Continued terrorism emanating from Pakistan and territories under its control remains a core concern for us. Unprovoked incidents on the Line of Control by the Pakistan Army, also have consequences for our bilateral ties.

Pakistan must uphold the sanctity of the Line of Control and abide by the ceasefire commitment of 2003 along the international border and Line of control. Pakistan must also show determined action to dismantle the terrorist networks, organizations and infrastructure and show tangible movements on bringing those responsible for the Mumbai terrorist attack in November 2008 to justice quickly.

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