Reuters quote of the day, April 13

London, April 12 (Reuters) Following is a notable quote from history.

''The talks must not be for the sake of talks but must be for a progressive political solution.'' -- Nepal's chief Maoist negotiator Babu Ram Bhattarai. Nepal freed two top Maoist leaders on April 13, 2003, meeting a key rebel condition for the start of peace talks towards ending a revolt.

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