Yes, Modi did have a valid visa for surprise visit to Pak: Sartaj Aziz
December 30, 2015  13:46
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Prime Minster Narendra Modi's sudden trip to Pakistan has fueled speculations over the validity of his Pakistani visa. India Today reports that Pakistan's advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has quashed any charges and has dispelled the impression that the Prime Minister's entourage visited Lahore without a visa.

"Modi and 11 of his personal staff members were given a 72-hour visa, and the full immigration process was followed in this regard," he said."Rest of the dignitaries who were part of the entourage stayed inside the airport and no foreigner was allowed to move out without a valid visa," Aziz added.

Aziz also said that this visit of Modi is being perceived in a positive manner and has been welcomed by majority of people in Pakistan and India as well as the international community.

"The foreign secretaries would meet on January 14-15 and draw up a map for the next six months for talks on 10 identified subjects," he said. He said the dialogue process is challenging as it involves difficult decisions and important issues.

He also cautioned against unrealistic expectations from the dialogue process and said there would be progress on some issues soon while it will take time for progress on others.
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