Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said that his country was prepared for a composite dialogue with India on all outstanding issues, including Kashmir, but added that "Pakistan will not beg for talks."
"Pakistan is ready for a composite dialogue with India in a dignified and respectful manner on all outstanding issues, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute as per its longstanding position on the matter," Dar said while speaking to the media, as quoted by PTI.
India has maintained that it will only hold discussions with Pakistan on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and on the issue of terrorism.
The composite dialogue process between the two countries began in 2003 during the rule of General Pervez Musharraf. It included eight baskets covering all major issues between India and Pakistan.
The process broke down after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and has not been revived in its full form since.
Dar, who is also Pakistan’s deputy prime minister, said that during the recent conflict, Pakistan’s position was acknowledged internationally through what he described as proactive diplomacy.
India conducted precision strikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.
In retaliation, Pakistan attempted strikes on Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. Indian forces carried out counter-attacks on several Pakistani military sites.
The two countries reached an understanding on May 10 to end the hostilities after four days of cross-border drone and missile strikes.
(With inputs from PTI)
"Pakistan is ready for a composite dialogue with India in a dignified and respectful manner on all outstanding issues, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute as per its longstanding position on the matter," Dar said while speaking to the media, as quoted by PTI.
India has maintained that it will only hold discussions with Pakistan on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and on the issue of terrorism.
The composite dialogue process between the two countries began in 2003 during the rule of General Pervez Musharraf. It included eight baskets covering all major issues between India and Pakistan.
The process broke down after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and has not been revived in its full form since.
Dar, who is also Pakistan’s deputy prime minister, said that during the recent conflict, Pakistan’s position was acknowledged internationally through what he described as proactive diplomacy.
India conducted precision strikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.
In retaliation, Pakistan attempted strikes on Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. Indian forces carried out counter-attacks on several Pakistani military sites.
The two countries reached an understanding on May 10 to end the hostilities after four days of cross-border drone and missile strikes.
(With inputs from PTI)
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