Islamabad: Arriving here on a first-ever visit by a minister in the Modi Government, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said the relationship between India and Pakistan should be better and that she will hold talks to find ways to improve bilateral ties.
“I have come with the message that ties between the two countries should be good and move forward,” said Swaraj immediately after arriving here on a two-day visit. She will hold talks with her Pakistani counterpart Sartaj Aziz and call on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday.
Swaraj is here to lead the Indian delegation at the ‘Heart of Asia’ 5th Ministerial Meeting on Afghanistan on Wednesday. She refused to share what she would be discussing with Pakistani leaders, but said, “What will happen during the talks will be known after meeting.”
Invited by Pakistan to attend the multi-lateral meet on Afghanistan, Swaraj will attend the conference before holding talks with Aziz who said the focus would be on the resumption of composite dialogue process.
“Heart of Asia conference is very important for India because it is associated with Afghanistan. That is why I have come here to participate. Since it is happening in Pakistan it is necessary and appropriate for me to meet Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and hold talks with my counterpart Sartaz Aziz to talk about improving the bilateral ties and take them forward,” Swaraj said.
