NEW DELHI – Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said that there was no plan in Delhi’s policy towards Pakistan nor was any engagement planned with Islamabad in the near future.
She told a news conference that Pakistan’s adherence to three conditions could change the situation for the better.
Ms. Swaraj said the two countries had decided on three principles for talks when Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had come here last year. These principles were also part of the Shimla and Lahore declarations.
“First, we are ready to resolve each issue through peaceful dialogue. Second, the talks will be between the two countries — us and Pakistan.
“Neither a third country will mediate nor would be a third party. Third, an atmosphere of harmony should be created by keeping away terror and violence.”
Press Trust of India quoted Ms. Swaraj as saying no engagement was scheduled. She was asked if any meeting was proposed between India and Pakistan in the near future.
“Now if (Mumbai terror suspect Zakiur Rehman) Lakhvi is out and he is released and if Pakistan thinks that there is an atmosphere of harmony, will India accept it?” she added.
“Keep global terrorism in mind and follow a policy so that we can work together and take decisions unitedly. This was conveyed to Chinese leadership by the Indian leadership.” She said.
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