Former Diplomats Say India-Pakistan Talks Stalled Under Modi, Goodwill Needed to Resume Dialogue
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Former Indian diplomat Mani Shankar Aiyar said Pakistanis have been overfriendly or overhostile towards India based on the relations between the two countries at the time. He felt welcomed when posted in Pakistan.
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Aiyar said goodwill was needed between India and Pakistan but the opposite has happened in the last 10 years since Modi came to power.
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Aiyar stated that talks between India and Pakistan stalled in the last 10 years and resuming dialogue is critical, even if there is disagreement.
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Former Pakistani diplomat Shahid Malik said Pakistan recently proposed restarting talks with India but India was reluctant. Pakistan is ready to discuss all issues, including Kashmir and terrorism.
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Malik suggested small confidence building steps like easing visas and increasing India-Pakistan trade involving businessmen to help bring peace.