March 28, 2011 9:31 PM

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Govt. says, Indo Pak Home Secy level talks are positive

New Delhi has described the first round of India-Pak Home Secretary level talks as extremely positive. Speaking to reporters at the conclusion of first day's talks in the capital, the Home secretary G K Pillai said, discussions are progressing in the right direction. Echoing similar sentiments, Pakistan Interior Secretary Chaudhary Qamar Zaman said, the meeting will be result-oriented. He told the media that very positive attitude was displayed in the talks from both the sides. A Joint Statement is likely to be issued at the end of the two-day talks tomorrow. ‘AIR correspondent quoting official sources reports, progress in the probe of Mumbai terror attacks figured in the deliberations. Handing over of voice samples of terrorists involved in Mumbai attacks and dismantling of terror camps across the border and progress of Samjhota blasts probe are also high on the agenda. India is likley to ask Pakistan to hand over Indian Mujahideen terrorists and underworld Don Dawood Ibrahim taking shelter in that country besides checking the inflow of fake Indian currency notes during the discussions. Pakistan says, the talks are aimed at promoting and strengthening peace between the two countries. Islamabad has also pleaded for relaxation of the Indian Visa regime. ‘With the Prime Ministers of the two countries all set to meet on the sidelines of India Pakistan Cricket Match at Mohali on Wednesday, the expectations from the talks have increased. Pakistan has appreciated Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's invitation to President Zardari and Premier Yusuf Raza Gillani to witness the World cup semi final. AIR correspondent adds, this is the first structured dialogue between the two countries after the Mumbai terror attacks in November, 2008. The two countries held discussions at the level of Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister in 2010 but there was no communication after the talks between the Foreign Ministers in July last year in Islamabad. India decided to resume peace dialogue with Pakistan last month at Thimpu to discuss all issues.

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