January 2, 2011 1:51 PM

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Pak's compulsive hostility will not help relations: Krishna

In a forthright message to Pakistan,India today said, its posture of “compulsive hostility” will not help a “serious and sustained” dialogue between the two countries. During an exclusive interview to PTI, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said, New Delhi's only expectation from Islamabad is that it dismantles the terror infrastructure that operates from the territories under its controlHe said, a serious and sustained dialogue can thrive only in apeaceful and terror free climate. Mr. Krishna said, terrorism, whether state-sponsored or not, has no place in today's world and needs to be rooted outthrough concerted efforts of each and everyone. In a year-end review of the foreign policy and challenges before India in 2011, he touched upon India's relations with immediate neighbours, country's growing economic ties with ASEAN and Korea, and the support India has received for itsbid for permanent membership of the UN Security Council. Mr. Krishna said, despite differences on a host of issues with China the two countries have a better understanding of each other's positions and concerns. Terming 2010 as noteworthy for Indian diplomacy, the minister said, the year witnessed the visits to India by a large number of Heads of State and Government, including all the five permanent members of the UNSC. Most of these leaders were unequivocal in backing New Delhi for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

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