NEW DELHI, March 12: Indian President Pratibha Patil has said that India remains committed to resolving all outstanding issues with Pakistan through dialogue.

Speaking at what could be her last budget session of parliament on Monday, Mrs Patil made traditional reference to the government’s foreign policy objectives.

“We are committed to resolving all outstanding issues with Pakistan through dialogue,” the president said in her last address to parliament before she retires shortly. The ruling Congress party is said to lack the numbers to get her re-elected for a second term.

“We look forward to building upon the progress made so far mindful of the need for Pakistan to take credible action against terrorist groups and the related infrastructure on its soil,” she said.

The United States remains a valued strategic partner with which India enjoys a multi-faceted relationship based on Delhi’s national interests.