The External Affairs Minister Mr. S M Krishna arrived in Lahore Sunday morning as he wrapped up his two day visit to Islamabad. He will hold separate meetings with Punjab Governor Latif Khosa and Chief Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Shairif. Mr. Krishna will also visit Data Darbar and Minar-e- Pakistan. He will return home on Sunday evening.

Talking to Indian media covering his visit in Islamabad, Mr. Krishna said, there is no question of bypassing the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks issue.
He was responding to a question regarding the two countries not being hostage to the past in terms of dialogue process with Pakistan. He made it clear that for India, Mumbai issue is very much on the table.

Describing his talks with Khar as cordial, frank and positive, Krishna said the foreign secretaries will hold talks on all eight segments of the resumed dialogue process before the two foreign ministers meet in New Delhi next year.

Mr. Krishna said the changed atmosphere in Pakistan augurs well for both countries, and asked both sides to keep their sights on the future.

The External Affairs Minister termed Pakistan's move to release all Indian fishermen as a wonderful gesture and hoped that their boats and trawlers will be returned at the earliest.

In reply to a question, he said, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh never put conditions to visit Pakistan. The visit will take place when the atmosphere is congenial for it.

On Sircreek and Siachen the Minister said the long standing issues can not be resolved in a few hours.