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Modi raises issue of terrorism with Sharif

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Shakoor Nizamani
Shakoor Nizamani
Shakoor Nizamani is a working journalist. He has keen interest in society, politics, international relations, philosophy and religion (Tasawwuf /Mysticism). His experience of journalism includes writing on current affairs with focus on Pakistan.

NEW DELHI: Indian Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh has said that the new Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of terrorism and sought speedy trial in Mumbai attacks case in his meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, ARY News reported on Tuesday.

In a media briefing, Indian foreign secretary said that Prime Minister Modi underlined concerns relating to terrorism and urged that Pakistan must abide its commitment to prevent its territory from being used for terrorism.

Indian prime minister also urged the Pakistani leader for speedy trial in Mumbai attack case, Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh said.

She also said Modi had accepted the invitation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to visit Pakistan.

"All SAARC leaders have invited the PM to visit, he has accepted. The dates have to be worked out," she said.

It was decided on the Kashmir issue that "foreign secretaries of the two countries will be in touch to find the best way forward," Singh informed the media.

Indian foreign secretary refused to divulge more details of the meeting between the leaders of two countries, saying many issues were discussed in the meeting including people to people contact and border management.

She also said Modi had accepted the invitation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to visit Pakistan.

"All SAARC leaders have invited the PM to visit, he has accepted. The dates have to be worked out," she said.

 

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