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NEW DELHI, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- India asked Pakistan to address New Delhi's
concerns on cross-border terrorism in an "effective and transparent" manner.
According to a Press Trust of India (PTI) report, Indian Foreign Secretary
Nirupama Rao said on Wednesday that redressal of India's concerns was
necessary for a "comprehensive, serious, and sustained" dialogue between the
two countries.
Vouching for continuation of bilateral talks for better ties, she said that
India had consistently been proposing a step-by-step approach for
normalization of relations and that this approach did not preclude discussions
on any issue.
The Indian official also said that her country was committed to resolving
all outstanding issues with Pakistan through dialogue.
Reiterating India's commitment to remove all obstacles in bilateral trade,
Rao said, "We are open to looking at the existing bilateral visa agreement
that was signed in 1974 to facilitate travel by bonafide businessmen from both
countries." (end)
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