NEW YORK: President Asif Ali Zardari and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have pledged to resolve all outstanding issues, including Kashmir issue, vowed to continue the peace process for bringing lasting peace to the region. The meeting held here on the sidelines of the 63rd UN General Assembly focussed on the peace process that had somewhat slowed down. The two leaders expressed the resolve to take the peace process forward.
The meeting was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere covered wide range of issues, including the peace process, terrorism and other disputes that were hampering return to normal relations between the two countries.
The two leaders had a one-to-one meeting for more than half an hour. President Zardari said he was working for poverty alleviation and economic development in South Asia.
President Zardari took up the issue of reduction of the water in river Chenab by India, in violation of the Indus Water Treaty and urged the Indian Prime Minister to get the matter resolved. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured that the matter will be seen in spirit of the Indus Water Treaty and it would be honoured.
The leaders agreed that violence, hostility and terrorism have no place in the vision they share of the bilateral relationship,” according to the statement. Serious action would be taken against any elements directing or involved in terrorist acts.” According to details The government in New Delhi has said the peace process hinges on a January 2004 pledge by Pakistan’s former president Pervez Musharraf not to let Pakistani territory be used by terrorists to attack India. Zardari reassured Singh that his government stands by the commitment.
Pakistan and India began improving relations in April 2003 after both were on verge of fighting a fourth war the previous year. The process has boosted cooperation on fighting terrorism and rebuilt diplomatic, transport and sporting links. The nations will schedule a fifth round of peace talks, known as the composite dialogue to address mutual concerns.
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