Agra to Kathmandu
Sam Asharaf - South Asia Correspondent

Trivandrum, India, Dec. 12 2001 (INS News) -- A hint from Prime Minister Atal Beharee Vajpayee about the possibilities of meeting with Pakistan President General Parvez Musharaf during the South Asia association for Regional Co-operation Summit in Kathmandu, Nepal next year amidst of Musharaf's remarks to the leaders of European Union that Pakistan is ready to discuss every issues focusing Kashmir with India.

India's generosity to maintain peace in this region is appreciable. Tension prevailed among the two countries since last half century. With out doubt it is proved that bloodshed is not a solution for reducing tension and for ultimate peace.

War between the two countries made only shattering the economy and wide spread unrest in the country. Dialogue is the only weapon to cool the tension in the civilised society. No further talks with Pakistan was the attitude of India unless and until they stop cross border terrorism. As a commitment to peace in the subcontinent India itself initiated for discussion with Militia regime. The outcome was Agra Summit. Which was further a step ahead for peace furthering centuries old culture and love of peace.

All the eyes are cornered with a execrations at Washington,the venue for the 56 th General Assembly meeting of United Nations where both leaders participated, have a meeting with the two leaders. Such meetings of the two leaders not only held but Indian leader remarked no need of going Washington, it can have either in New Delhi or in Islamabad. This itself was clear cut hint of India that doors are open even for a discussion with Pakistan considering of regional peace.

The situation now is the uncertainty which existed in diplomatic relations began to melt. Merit goes the meeting of leaders of the two nations at an early date after the Kargil War. Though less merit to the Agra Summit both countries tried level best for a better future. It came like as a invitation to Vajpayee to visit Islamabad for further continuation of talks.

A venue to have a talk between the two nations with in a short period after Agra Summit obtain a better understanding. Lack of Indian experience in diplomatic ties with Pakistan had a adverse effect to the country, which shadowed in Agra Summit. Indian approach in Kathmandu should be in well prepared and a calculated one.

US war on Afghanistan aimed for anti-global terrorism. Organisations of International level especially United Nations are speedy action for a global sweep of terrorists. In this juncture discussions with the two nations prevent Pakistan from cross border terrorism. India have to exploit situation utmost through diplomatic ties. Peoples of both nations wishes a peaceful atmosphere. Both leaders have to continue talks and every meeting may cut short the route of distance for a permanent peace in the region.