UN favours resumption of India-Pakistan dialogue

New York, Feb.11 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has asked for resumption of bilateral talks between India and Pakistan.

Addressing media persons at a monthly press conference, Moon said the resumption of dialogue between both countries is very important for establishing peace in the region.

Referring to his recent visit to Islamabad and New Delhi, Moon said the leaderships of both nations have assured of full co-operation with each other in connection with the Mumbai terror attack probe.

"I am 'reasonably relieved and also gratified' that the leaders of the two countries had committed to fully co-operate with each other in investigating the Mumbai terror attacks," The Daily Times quoted Moon, as saying.

Commenting on Pakistan's probe, Moon said he had asked Islamabad to work with New Delhi on the investigations. (ANI)