A few important points discussed during the meeting between Indian Foreign Minister SM Krishna and his Pakistani counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar:
i) We have agreed that terrorism poses a continuing threat to peace and security and reiterated the firm and undiluted commitment of the two countries to fight and eliminate this scourge in all its forms and manifestations. We have also agreed on the need to strengthen cooperation on counter-terrorism to bring those responsible for terror crimes to justice.
ii) On Jammu and Kashmir, we will continue discussions with a view to finding a peaceful solution by narrowing divergences and building convergences. Meanwhile, for the welfare of the people on both sides of the LoC, we have announced additional measures on cross-LoC travel and trade. Details are given in the Joint Statement.
iii) We have agreed that increase in trade and economic cooperation between the two countries would be mutually beneficial and have noted with satisfaction the outcome of the Commerce Secretary level talks held in Islamabad in April 2011.In this context, we have decided to resume the work of the India-Pakistan Joint Commission.
iv) We will therefore continue our dialogue process.
v) We have also decided that the two Foreign Ministers will meet again in Islamabad in the first half of 2012 to review progress in the dialogue process.
vi) Above all, we have reaffirmed our commitment to resolve all outstanding issues through a comprehensive, serious and sustained dialogue. While being fully cognisant of the challenges that lie ahead, I can confidently say that our relations are on the right track. We have some distance to travel, but with an open mind and a constructive approach, which has been demonstrated in this round of dialogue, I am sure we can reach our desired destination of having a friendly and cooperative relationship between the two countries
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