India says ready to hold terror-related talks with Pakistan

NEW DELHI: India, in a major policy statement on Thursday, expressed its willingness to come back to the dialogue table with Pakistan to discuss matters relating to terrorism.

Spokesman India’s ministry of external affairs, Vikas Swarup said New Delhi is ready to engage in dialogue process with Pakistan in the light of terms and conditions agreed upon between the two countries at Ufa.

“The national security advisors (of the two sides) will hold talks on matters relating to terrorism,” he said.

Earlier, the New Delhi had refused at least on two occasions to engage in talks with Pakistan.

He, however, added that the talks will also cover cross border firing, fishermen and issues of pilgrims.

Last year the secretary level talks were put off by India while this year Pakistan National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz had to cancel his visit to India over unreasonable conditions put forth by New Delhi.