India, Pakistan to resume peace talks after Mumbai attacks
NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan announced Thursday the decision to resume peace talks that collapsed after the 2008 attacks in Mumbai, Press Trust of India reported.
The issues discussed are the same as in the Composite Dialogue, which was halted by India after the Mumbai attacks. The series of talks will focus on the issues of counter-terrorism, humanitarian issues, peace and security, the disputed Kashmir region, and economic issues, said a statement released simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad.
The
series
of
interactions
are
expected
to
start
shortly,
ahead
of
the
visit
of
Pakistan's
Foreign
Minister
S.
M.
Qureshi,
who
will
review
progress
in
the
dialogue
process
with
his
counterpart
in
July.
The United States has been pressing both countries to restart peace efforts to reduce regional tensions.
New Delhi blamed Pakistan-based militants for the bombing attacks that killed 166 and injured hundreds in Mumbai.
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