UN Chief Ban Ki Moon welcomes comprehensive dialogue including Jammu & Kashmir

Islamabad: Pakistan and India have agreed to resume composite dialogue under the new title of Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue.
This was stated in a statement issued after a joint press conference of Prime Minister’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in Islamabad.
Foreign Secretaries of the two countries will work out the modalities of the meeting.
Under the Dialogue, matters including Peace and Security, Confidence Building Measures, Jammu and Kashmir, Siachen, Sir Creek, Wullar Barrage, Tulbul Navigation Project, Economic and Commercial Cooperation, Counterterrorism, Narcotics Control and Humanitarian Issues, People to People exchanges and Religious Tourism will be discussed.
Sushma Swaraj and Sartaj Aziz condemned terrorism and resolved to cooperate to eliminate it.
They lauded the successful talks on terrorism and security related issues in Bangkok by the national security advisors of the two countries.
Both the sides decided that security advisors will continue to address all issues connected to terrorism.
The Indian side was assured of the steps being taken to expedite the early conclusion of the Mumbai trial.
UN Secretary-General
United Nations Secretary-General, Ban-Ki Moon has welcomed that Pakistan and India have decided to engage in a “Comprehensive” dialogue that will include peace, security and Jammu & Kashmir.
This was stated by Deputy Spokesman of the UN Farhan Haq. He told the reporters at a briefing in response to a question about the developments in Islamabad.
ANALYSTS
Analysts termed it a positive development that both India and Pakistan have agreed to resolve their issues through dialogue.
Speaking in Radio Pakistan’s Nuqta-e-Nazar programme, Parliamentary Secretary, Chaudhry Jaffar Iqbal said India should revise its policy towards Pakistan and avoid irresponsible statements.
Senior Journalist Arif Nizami was of the view that resolution of Kashmir dispute is imperative for the lasting peace in the region.
Defence analyst, Huma Baqai said Pakistan can play a role as peace driver in Afghan peace process.
Senior journalist; Zahid Malik said terrorism is a common issue and all regional countries should enhance coordination to end this menace.