Outcome of Indo-Pak Talks Should Not Be Prejudged: Krishna
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has said that the outcome of the new initiative for talks between Indian and Pakistan should not be prejudged as these are primarily aimed at reducing the ‘trust deficit’, said media reports.
“Let us not pre-judge the outcome. An initiative has been taken by Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and PM Manmohan Singh. This is primarily to reduce the trust deficit. This is a confidence building measure,” Krishna was quoted as saying.
The minister made the remarks while responding to a query if the Sir Creek issue would figure in the Indo-Pak talks when he was speaking on the sidelines of the All India Annual Conference for Haj.
Gilani and Manmohan Singh met during the SAARC summit in Bhutan in April which saw restoration of dialogue between the two countries after nine months.
India had asked Pakistan to take action against the 26/11 Mumbai attack accused living in the neighbouring country before talks could be resumed.
In response to another question about China’s attempt to build a rail link with Pakistan through Karakoram, Krishna said, “Our National Security Advisor (NSA) went to China as Prime Minister’s emissary. I have not got a chance to discuss the issue with him yet. But we are closely watching what is happening.”
(Based on internet reports)
