Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Foreign Secretary had recently visited Pakistan and held discussions with her counterpart on several issues;
(b) if so, the details of these discussions;
(c) the details of pending issues resolved; and
(d) to what extent the relations between both countries have been strengthened?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI S.M. KRISHNA)

(a) to (d) Pursuant to the mandate given by Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of Pakistan after their meeting on the sidelines of SAARC Summit in Thimphu on April 29, 2010, Foreign Secretary visited Islamabad to hold discussions with Pakistan Foreign Secretary on June 24, 2010. During the talks, ground was prepared for the visit of External Affairs Minister to Pakistan from 14-16 July, 2010. The two Foreign Secretaries also discussed the modalities for restoring trust and confidence in the relationship and thus paving the way for a comprehensive, sustained and meaningful dialogue on all issues of mutual interest and concern.

http://www.mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=220116261.

Pakistan
South Asia