Backdoor diplomacy revived with India: PM Nawaz

ISLAMABAD: Expressing Pakistan’s desire to improve relations with all countries, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif informed British Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Secretary Willam Hague that Islamabad had revived back channel diplomacy with India.

Mr Sharif and William Hague met here on Thursday and discussed cooperation between both countries in the war against terrorism, issues of mutual interest and the regional situation with special focus on Afghanistan.

The visiting UK minister said that Pakistan had a vital role in Afghanistan and its endeavors for peace were commendable.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told Hague that Islamabad would continue cooperating with the international community for peace in Afghanistan.

The prime minister informed Hague of initiatives aimed at improving relations with India‚ including resumption of the dialogue process.

Nawaz urged the UK to play its role in allowing Pakistan to get access of European Union markets.