Dialogue better option in improving ties: Khurshid

August 17, 2013 19:11

Terming dialogue as a better option in improving ties with neighbouring countries, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today said India believes in strengthening relations with its neighbours through talks.

"War is no solution. Persistent dialogue is definitely a better alternative through which we are trying to normalise ties with our neighbours," the minister told a workshop on Public Diplomacy Initiative.

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