ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Monday termed Hindu extremists organisations the biggest hurdle in Pak-India peace dialogue.

"In our eyes, the biggest hurdle is Hindu extremist organisations and their influence and relations with the current government," said Nisar.

The interior minister also termed Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj’s statement regarding Pak-India ties as ‘surprising’.

“If the Indian government is serious about mending ties with Pakistan, than they should declare exactly what forces do not want better ties between the two countries,” said Nisar in a statement released by the interior ministry.

Nisar also stated that the prime minister’s good relations with any other head of state are linked to our national interest.

“The Indian minister should not take it as the PM’s personal interest,” he elaborated.

“Indian seriousness over the issue can be gauged by Prime Minister Modi’s speech to the US Congress.”

Pakistani and Indian foreign secretaries were scheduled to meet to discuss modalities regarding the Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue agreed upon during Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj's visit to Islamabad for the Heart of Asia conference in December.

The Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue stalled following the attack on Indian Air Force's Pathankot base.

The dialogue was to take on matters related to peace and security, Jammu and Kashmir, Siachen, Sir Creek, Wullar Barrage, Tulbul Navigation Project, economic and commercial cooperation, counter-terrorism, narcotics control and humanitarian issues, people to people exchanges and religious tourism.