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Talks with Pak a conscious decision: Antony
New Delhi, Feb 11: Defence Minister A K Antony on Thursday, Feb 11, said that the Centre has taken a 'conscious decision' to hold talks with Pakistan.
Addressing a conference here, Antony said, "We were watching the developments in Pakistan and felt we are not fully satisfied with the steps it had taken to control terrorism."
He further said, "At the same time, they had taken some action as per our wishes. Therefore, we took a conscious decision that it is better to start talks."
Antony admitted to increased infiltration attempts into Jammu Kashmir. He said, "We can't say who is behind this."
India had suspended the composite dialogue after 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
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Story first published: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 19:51 [IST]