India and Pakistan have begun their first trade negotiations in Islamabad since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Officials from both the countries said that they are focusing on fruitful talks that will boost business from the current level of about two billion dollars a year.Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar held delegation-level talks with his Pakistani counterpart Zafar Mahmood in Islamabad on Wednesday. Both sides said they have an open agenda for the two-day talks, following which a joint statement is expected to be issued on Thursday.In his opening remarks at Wednesday's meeting, Mr. Mahmood said improving trade will economically benefit both countries and the region. Mr. Khullar said, the talks are to further boost the mutual trade and economic relations. Mr. Khullar said, Pakistan and India can resolve their issues through the process of dialogue and the delegation is in Islamabad with this spirit.