Nawaz, Modi to meet in Russia on July 10: FO

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to meet his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in Ufa, Russia.

"PM Nawaz Sharif's schedule for a bilateral meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit is being worked out," FO spokesman Qazi Khalilullah told DawnNews.

Both premiers will be meeting on the sidelines of the summit which will be held in Russia on July 9 and 10, an FO source said.

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Modi is expected to raise India’s concerns regarding terrorism, including the alleged mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi who was allowed to walk free in April, sources say.

Pakistan and India's presence at the summit comes as both countries have started the process of joining the security bloc led by China and Russia.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Cheng Guoping said, "..India and Pakistan's admission to the SCO will play an important role in the SCO's development, it will play a constructive role in pushing for the improvement of their bilateral relations."

It is the first time the grouping has expanded since 2001.

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Vicky

Jul 07, 2015 03:30pm

Go for it Pakistan and india!!

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Vicky

Jul 07, 2015 03:31pm

Muslims and Hindus should work together

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Dr. Sadaf

Jul 07, 2015 03:39pm

So, what is new or what new will happen?

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Ali

Jul 07, 2015 04:06pm

Give peace a chance . Modi need to understand that wish of Hindu dominance will not take him anywhere. future is in working together

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Harmony-1

Jul 07, 2015 04:10pm

At the meeting, they should: 1. Announce immediate resumption of cricket ties to create goodwill. 2. Agree to put an immediate end to proxy wars in South Asia. 3. Gag ministers and officials who utter vitriol against each other. 4. Establish a system of continuous dialogue to address all issues.

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khanm

Jul 07, 2015 04:51pm

GOOD LUCK... DON'T GIVE UP ON YOUR CONVICTIONS... If everyone fought for their own convictions there would be no war.... do what needs to be done, be the king of the present or be kings which would be the slaves of history.

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Kamal Pasha

Jul 07, 2015 06:09pm

It is almost 70 years since independence, we never had peace but we have fought nearly 4 wars. Why try now. We are OK as we are and never needed each other.

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Simran Kaur

Jul 07, 2015 06:27pm

I hope the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) would provide a good platform to India & Pakistan to resolve their differences and work towards a common objective of achieving prosperity & peace in South Asia. My personal opinion is there should be regular joint meetings between India & Pakistan alternately in both countries involving not only civilian leaders, but also military leaders (Chiefs & Corps commanders) & Directors of intelligence agencies of both countries. The meetings should try to agree on stoppage of proxy wars in each other's countries & a genuine co-operation in jointly fighting the menace of terrorism. Once understandings are reached on these matters, the atmosphere would improve tremendously. This would automatically lead to solving of any intractable problems like Kashmir, in a brotherly spirit of give and take...

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MANISH

Jul 07, 2015 06:29pm

One thing is clear when it comes to Strategic partnership both nations can lead ahead. People to people contact will increase in Strategic partnership. Just now in Kazakhstan PM Modi hinted they might look forwards towards Gas pipe line projects which is suppose to benefit both India & Pakistan. If economy will develop it will be in favor of Both the nation along will all Mankind.

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Last Word

Jul 07, 2015 06:30pm

This meeting would be restricted to just hand shaking session and nothing more. Modi has made it quite clear to Pakistan to change its decades old policy at LoC before any engagement taking place.

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Rohit Sharma

Jul 07, 2015 07:57pm

Modi is yet again offering interest in talks. It is not Pakistan to decide whether they want to talk seriously or not.

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Sanjoy Sankar Guha

Jul 07, 2015 08:04pm

@Harmony-1 Very well said. Agree with you in entirety. These are implementable action points which can gradually change the relationship paradigm.

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P Datta

Jul 07, 2015 08:06pm

Fighting happens among brothers in a family. But, in an odd situation both are committed to protect each other especially when security threats will come. And, this will happen very soon when external threats are going to hit both the countries. Good wishes.

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M.Saeed

Jul 07, 2015 08:23pm

Another Tashkent declaration !

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Ajith Doval

Jul 07, 2015 08:54pm

@Vicky : IF they work together, how do you think "Christian" western countries and communist China gonna survive without selling arms to each?

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Akhtar

Jul 07, 2015 09:49pm

Going by past form Modi will not let things progress past the nice pleasenteries. If Modi really wanted peace he should of accepted the hand of friendship extended to him by Nawaz.

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muzafar

Jul 08, 2015 10:07am

@Rohit Sharma end occupation of Kashmir, according to the wishes of Kashmiris!

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rahul1

Jul 08, 2015 01:07pm

Hope these talks strengthen those - who seek justice, peace, prosperity & progress in Pakistan .

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kamran

Jul 09, 2015 06:06am

i think there are going to be some good relations bw pak india n china !!!