Agriculture minister Sharad Pawar today said that there is a need to hold dialogue before deciding on an agreed candidate for the post of a new President. Taking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi, Mr Pawar said that given the present strength of both the UPA and NDA, there is need for a high level dialogue among parties before any decision is taken. He expressed hope that the dialogue process among political leadership with begin soon on the isssue.