Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Wednesday told the Lok Sabha that stopping cross-border infiltration and destruction of terrorist infrastructure 'can open the doors for talks' with Pakistan on all issues, including Jammu and Kashmir.

Making a statement in the house on his new peace initiative during his visit to Srinagar last weekend, Vajpayee said, "I expressed the hope that a new beginning can take place between India and Pakistan. We have extended our hand of friendship. Let us see how Pakistan responds."

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What do you think about the story? Read what others have to say: Number of User Comments: 7 Sub: PM extends hand of friendship to pakistan I believe that this is good start for building bridge of confidence with Pakistan.Eventhough this statement is made for international public consumption to release pressure ... Posted by Amit Sub: Our representatives Well, we sincerely appreciate our PM's efforts for extending our hand for dialogue and peaceful solution. Its a great step ahead. Our only request is ... Posted by Rohit Sharma Sub: PM extends hand of friendship to Pakistan I strongly believe it to be a wrong move. It is like offering friendship to a country who does not even understand the meaning of ... Posted by Ms. Punam .M. Ingle Sub: Why should we discuss about J&K There is no need to discuss about J&K witha terrorist country, i say just go after them and let them just realise that we have ... Posted by Gary Alphonso Sub: pakistan & dialogue. Why should Pakistan have dialogue with India? They are killing people everyday and our Govt is not in a postion to stop it. The kasmiri ... Posted by DEEPAK