New Delhi, January 09: India on Friday said it was still to see effective steps to end infiltration and dismantle terror infrastructure by Pakistan, which has taken some “halting measures” after the Mumbai attack.
Emphasising that India supported a stable Pakistan at peace with itself and the region, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said, “We wish to address our differences with Pakistan through dialogue” but a meaningful dialogue will be possible only in an environment free of terrorism”.
The Minister said after the Mumbai attacks, Pakistan has taken some “halting measures to address the evidence presented to them”.
“However, we are still to see Pakistan take effective steps to end infiltration and dismantle the infrastructure of terrorism. As the Prime Minister has said should Pakistan show the statesmanship and vision to act resolutely against terrorist, India would be willing to meet it more than half-way.”
This was informed by Krishna to the Indian diaspora, attending ‘the eighth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ here, while giving a perspective of country’s foreign policy and its relations with neighbours.
Talking about Sino-Indian relations, the minister said it was “complex” but increasingly diverse both in texture and substance.
“There are, however, important bilateral issues that cannot be whisked away. We seek to resolve these peacefully, through dialogue. The maintenance of peace and tranquility in the border areas will receive close and continuing attention in this scenario,” he said.
—Agencies