INDO-PAK 2

"We are beginning a process which has been locked for 14
months. We are unlocking the process that has been locked," a
source said, while underlining that "dialogue is a realistic
approach".
While India's concerns with regard to cross-border
terrorism remain, the sources pointed out that there are many
other issues in the relationship such as consular access,
confidence building measures and people-to-people contact
which need to be discussed.
On the issue of terrorism, the sources said India has been
conveying concerns over it through various channels but it
would be better to directly put across India's point of view
to Pakistan through the forum of bilateral dialogue.
While the dialogue in bilateral format has remained
suspended since 26/11, leaders and officials of the two
countries have been meeting on the sidelines of multilateral
events.
Asked what has changed for India to make such an offer,
the sources said, "We have been saying all along that the door
to dialogue is open.....The relationship with Pakistan
continued to exist....let us be realistic about where we
stand."
On whether the Foreign Secretary-level talks would lead to
resumption of composite dialogue, the sources said while India
was ready for dialogue in a comprehensive manner, terminology
of the format was not essential. "Dialogue is the way and it
has to be comprehensive."
India has noted "some steps" taken by Pakistan to bring
perpetrators of Mumbai attacks to justice but emphasises that
"still much more needs to be done." (MORE) PTI