India Pakistan agree to pursue peace process

Dhaka, Aug 1: India and Pakistan today agreed to pursue the present peace process and make efforts so the process is not in anyway adversely affected.

The agreement came at the talks between Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran and his Pakistan counterpart Riaz Mohammad Khan at Hotel Sheraton tonight.

Dhaka, July 31 (UNI) India and Pakistan today agreed to pursue the present peace process and make efforts so the process is not in anyway adversely affected.

The agreement came at the talks between Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran and his Pakistan counterpart Riaz Mohammad Khan at Hotel Sheraton tonight.

"Peace process between the two countries is important and all possible efforts should be made to see that the process is not anyway adversely affected," Shyam Saran told journalists after nearly one hour talks.

In reply to a question, he said all aspects of bilateral relations were discussed at the meeting.

Asked about any date for further meeting on composite dialogue, Saran said they agreed to be in touch.

Pakistan Foreign Secretary Riaz Khan described the talks as "positive " and "good meeting".

Echoing the sentiment of his Indian counterpart, Khan said the peace process is important for both the countries. " We are all convinced that the peace is important. There is no other option but to pursue it." About Mumbai blasts, he said Pakistan is ready to cooperate with the investigation, he said the terrorism is an issue that preoccupies everybody through the world.

UNI

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