March 30, 2011 8:46 PM

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PM Dr. Manmohan Singh and Pak Premier Gilani exchange views on important bilateral issues

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh exchanged views with his Pakistani counter-part Yusuf Raza Gilani Wednesday evening on the sidelines of India-Pak cricket semi final at Mohali. Dr. Singh hosted a dinner in honour of the visiting dignitary where the two leaders are believed to have exchanged views on important bilateral issues. Nothing has so far been said officially about the meeting. The discussion assumes significance as they were held in the back drop of successful Home Secretary level talks between the two countries in New Delhi yesterday. Before his departure for Chandigarh this morning, Pakistan Prime Minister said the idea behind his visit is to promote cricket and friendship with India. Our correspondent adds that Pakistan has agreed to allow an Indian Commission to visit that country in connection with Mumbai terror attack probe. The two countries have also decided to set up a hot line between the two Home Secretaries to share real time information on terrorist threats. The composite dialogue process between the two countries have started two years after the Mumbai terror attacks in November, 2008. The new initiative of resuming the composite dialogue flowed from summit level talks in Thimpu last month. Now Commerce and Water Resource Secretaries are set to meet before the foreign secretary level talks. India has invited Pakistan's foreign minister to New Delhi for talks and dates are being worked out for the talks.

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