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Krishna to visit Pak from July 14 to work out modalities of restoring trust and confidence

Foreign Minister S M Krishna will visit Pakistan from July 14 to work out the modalities of restoring trust and confidence in the relationship. It may pave the way for a substantive dialogue on issues of mutual concern.<br/><br/>In a brief statement announcing the three-day visit, the External Affairs Ministry today said it is being undertaken in pursuance of the mandate given by the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan, during their meeting at Thimphu in April, 2010. It said, Mr Krishna will visit Pakistan from July 14-16, 2010 for bilateral discussions at the invitation of Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister of Pakistan. <br/><br/>However, both the leaders have already talked about the issues to be raised during the parleys, with Mr Krishna making it clear that he will talk about terrorism emanating from Pakistani soil and Mr Qureshi saying that he will raise Kashmir issue and alleged human rights violations.<br/><br/>The Indian Minister is expected to explore ways and means to reduce the trust deficit between the two countries that has grown since the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. <br/><br/>Mr Krishna said, he would continue to talk about terror and seek an update on the trial of those accused of carrying out the deadly attacks in Mumbai in 2008.<br/>

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