Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Tuesday, August 06, 2002
Musharraf Reiterates Need for Meaningful Dialogue with India
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad on Monday underscored the need for India to enter into a meaningful dialogue so that the core issue of Kashmir couldbe resolved peacefully.
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad on Monday underscored the need for India to enter into a meaningful dialogue so that the core issue of Kashmir couldbe resolved peacefully.
Musharraf reieterated his stand while receiving visiting Omanese Foreign Minister Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah who came here in the morning to deliver a message from Sultan Qaboos of Oman, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
Musharraf informed Abdullah about the latest Indo-Pak situationand the steps taken by Pakistan to defuse the stand-off resulting from the massive Indian troops buildup on the borders.
Abdullah lauded Musharraf for his courageous leadership and forthe positive steps taken by him for reducing tension in the region.