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"We look forward to engaging with India in a
meaningful and result-oriented dialogue. We hope that the two
countries will be able to discuss all issues that bedevil our
relations," said Basit.

Asked whether the Kashmir issue would be part of the
talks, he said, "this is what we hope for."
Appearing to favour February 25 for the talks, Foreign
Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said it was "not a bad date".
"I believe we should move forward. Common sense states
that talks should be held as soon as possible," Qureshi said.
"What is important is that we start talking. Of course
we feel that these talks should be to re-start the composite
dialogue and take it up from where we left off. After all, all
the issues that both sides want to raise are included in the
composite dialogue," he said in interviews to Pakistani media.
Pakistan would approach the talks with an open mind,
said Qureshi, who chaired an inter-ministerial meeting
yesterday to assess the Indian proposal and formulate
Pakistan's response.
"When we engage with India again, we will reiterate
our position. Besides that, the engagement should be
irreversible and produce results. One hopes that this time
around, India would not backtrack and allow the composite
dialogue process to move forward in a meaningful manner."
India has said it will raise its serious concerns on
terrorism emanating from Pakistan during the talks. PTI RHL
MYR


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