What about an official level discussion between India and Pakistan taking place during the Saarc summit in Islamabad?
YS: Well, it is too early to speak about the possibility of official level discussions during the summit. We continue to monitor the ground situation vis–vis cross-border infiltration and infrastructure of terrorism in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as also Pakistan’s response to the steps taken by us in pursuit of Mr Vajpayee’s peace initiative. Further steps and developments would depend on our assessment of the ground situation. Unfortunately, infiltration from across the Line of Control and cross-border terrorism from Pakistan continues. There cannot be meaningful dialogue at any level if such attacks continue to take place. KT: How do you rate India’s relations with the United States? Washington has commended Islamabad for their support in the global-war against terrorism. What is India’s stand on this? YS: I believe that we are making good progress towards our shared goal of transforming India-US relations and developing a strategic partnership. Our dialogue is at an unp
