Pakistan Interior Minister, Abdul Rehman Malik arrives in New Delhi this afternoon on a three day visit to India for operationalisation of a revised Visa Agreement between the two countries.

India and Pakistan had signed a liberalized visa agreement in Islamabad on 8th September, introducing for the first time group tourist and pilgrim visas, separate visa for businessmen and visa on arrival for those over 65 years of age. The pact replaces a 38-year-old restrictive visa agreement between the two countries.

During his visit, Mr Rehman Malik and Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde are expected to hold talks on counter terrorism measures, issues of border management, fake Indian Currency notes and cooperation among security and investigation agencies are also on the agenda to be taken up for discussion between. The progress on 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case is also expected to figure during the talks.

During his three day stay in New Delhi, Mr Malik will also call on Prime Minsiter Dr. Manmohan Singh, and hold talks with National Security Adviser, Shiv Shankar Menon and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Mrs Sushma Swaraj.