India wants a stable and prosperous Pakistan, says SM Krishna

India-PakistanIndia’s External Affairs Minister SM Krishna, who is on a three day visit to neighboring Pakistan, has said that India wants a stable and prosperous Pakistan.

After arriving in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad on Friday, he said that he brings “message of goodwill from India for the people of Pakistan”. He affirmed that solutions for all issues can be found through peaceful dialogue.

High level officials of the Foreign Ministry and the Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Saharad Sabarwal were present at the airport to receive Mr. Krishna in Islamabad. Mr. Krishna is expected to hold meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar during his visit to the country.

He will hold discussions on progress made on various subjects including peace‚ security and confidence-building measures‚ Jammu and Kashmir‚ Siachen Glacier‚ Sir Creek‚ and economic cooperation. He will also co-chair plenary session of Pak-India Joint Commission with his Pakistan counterpart.

The two countries are expected to sign new agreements for improving trade ties and bring in new visa regime.