Violations by Pak must stop for dialogue to progress: Jaitley - The Times of India
SRINAGAR: The Centre on Sunday asserted that dialogue with Pakistan cannot progress if ceasefire violations and infiltration continue, saying such hostilities "must stop" for the situation to "normalize".
"For the situation to normalize I think it is extremely important that these kind of violations which are taking place at the LoC must stop. That in itself is a confidence building measure before any country can proceed further," Defence minister Arun Jaitley told reporters on the second day of his maiden visit to J&K after taking charge.
He replied in the negative when asked if dialogue with Pakistan would go ahead if the ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) and infiltration in J&K continued.
"Obviously not," Jaitley, who is on a two-day visit for reviewing security measures, said, adding ceasefire violations must stop for further progress.
India has maintained that it has been its endeavour to establish peaceful and friendly relations with all neighbours, including Pakistan.
It has reminded Pakistan that maintenance of peace and tranquility on the border is a "pre-condition" for having a normal relationship between the two countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif to his swearing in last month and held a meeting with him on crucial bilateral issues including terror and speedy trial of Mumbai terror attack case in Pakistan.
The third round of comprehensive India-Pak dialogue process was stalled in January last after the beheading incident.
Jaitley today said he has discussed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in separate meetings with governor NN Vohra, chief minister Omar Abdullah and senior Army officers.
He also attended a special security review meeting with Omar, top civil, army, police and paramilitary officials this morning.
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Mr. Defence Minister, Laaton ke bhoot baaton se se nahi maanate! it's time for a action.
Stop giving statements, instead give orders to eliminate the threat once and for all.
SRINAGAR: The Centre on Sunday asserted that dialogue with Pakistan cannot progress if ceasefire violations and infiltration continue, saying such hostilities "must stop" for the situation to "normalize".
"For the situation to normalize I think it is extremely important that these kind of violations which are taking place at the LoC must stop. That in itself is a confidence building measure before any country can proceed further," Defence minister Arun Jaitley told reporters on the second day of his maiden visit to J&K after taking charge.
He replied in the negative when asked if dialogue with Pakistan would go ahead if the ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) and infiltration in J&K continued.
"Obviously not," Jaitley, who is on a two-day visit for reviewing security measures, said, adding ceasefire violations must stop for further progress.
India has maintained that it has been its endeavour to establish peaceful and friendly relations with all neighbours, including Pakistan.
It has reminded Pakistan that maintenance of peace and tranquility on the border is a "pre-condition" for having a normal relationship between the two countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif to his swearing in last month and held a meeting with him on crucial bilateral issues including terror and speedy trial of Mumbai terror attack case in Pakistan.
The third round of comprehensive India-Pak dialogue process was stalled in January last after the beheading incident.
Jaitley today said he has discussed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in separate meetings with governor NN Vohra, chief minister Omar Abdullah and senior Army officers.
He also attended a special security review meeting with Omar, top civil, army, police and paramilitary officials this morning.
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Mr. Defence Minister, Laaton ke bhoot baaton se se nahi maanate! it's time for a action.
Stop giving statements, instead give orders to eliminate the threat once and for all.