German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh attend a news conference between talks at the Chancellery in Berlin. – Reuters Photo

BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday accused Pakistan of trying to solve political issues in the guise of terrorism, and stated that Pakistan will have to change its policies.

In a join press conference with visiting Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Merkel said that it will be made clear to Pakistan that terror is not a means to an end when it comes to solving political problems.

Merkel said India was still suffering from the effects of the 26/11 terrorist attack in Mumbai and that Germany would continue to support India in battling militancy.

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