Dawn.com, New Delhi :
Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday there was no flip-flop 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 there will be a third party. Third, an atmosphere of harmony should be created by keeping away terror and violence.
‘Pakistan’s adherence to three conditions may improve situation’
“These are not decided today…We have told Pakistan repeatedly that talks can take place based on these three principles,” she told a press conference, noting that these were the principles agreed upon by the two countries in Shimla and Lahore declarations.
Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday there was no flip-flop 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 there will be a third party. Third, an atmosphere of harmony should be created by keeping away terror and violence.
‘Pakistan’s adherence to three conditions may improve situation’
“These are not decided today…We have told Pakistan repeatedly that talks can take place based on these three principles,” she told a press conference, noting that these were the principles agreed upon by the two countries in Shimla and Lahore declarations.
