India is ready to explore a meaningful relationship with Pakistan, if it seriously addresses the threat of terrorism, and stops terror acts against our country. The government’s approach on the issue was articulated by the President, Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, while addressing the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, in the historic Central hall of Parliament.<br/><br/>This assumes significance, in the wake of India-Pakistan Foreign Secretary level talks on Thursday. India is expected to take up the issue of terrorism during the talks. Mrs Patil said that the infiltration level in Jammu and Kashmir has gone up, but the situation has improved. She said Left-wing extremism continues to be a serious cause of concern. The President, who is also the Supreme Commander of armed Forces, said that government is committed to their modernization. She said the Navy plans to have Admiral Gorshkov Aircraft carrier by 2012. It is facing delay due to construction of second line of diesel powered sub marines. Mrs Patil said Indian Air Force is awaiting a decision on the 126th Medium Multirole combat Air Craft which likely to be inducted by 2012.<br/><br/>Referring to the government strategy to deal with the concerns of the common man, she said, a series of measures have been taken to deal with it. The President said, the government is committed to bringing forth a legislation, to ensure food security.