May Peace reign supreme

Today, a symbolic visit took place which was never anticipated.  We are a friendly nation, extending our arms for friendship with all (including those with whom we had shared a troubled history)

Pakistan’s head of state came to India in an informal visit. He had to go on a pilgrimage to a Sufi shrine near New Delhi, and was invited by our Prime Minister for lunch. During the meeting before lunch they had discussed many important pending issues. Tackling of terrorists who had caused terror in Mumbai on 26/11 was in our minds and there was agreement on dealing with this. Issue of Kashmir featured next. Then security in the border was discussed about. Trade ties were given urgency and we will be given the “most favored nation" status; trade in petroleum products was explored. These were topics which had to be discussed and we cannot cover up these important issues and go for meetings without arriving at common interests. We need to be practical and need policy oriented solutions and cannot evade solutions under the cloak of diplomacy. Communications with them was very easy as there is non-military leadership in Pakistan now. There foreign policy is determined by the military generals and that is very different from us.Our military has to take orders from the government. Our religious leaders have no say in the government, but not so there. However different we may be we respect each other’s ways and want good mutual relations. Individual leaders’ qualities shapes the destinies of nations.Our leaders are very very good in making friendships. We may build a dam on the river which runs in our subcontinent, and we can share electric power generated. 

There are skeptical views in both countries who are suspicious.The fact that we are going towards peace is highly inspirational, for we never expected such a positive turn of events.We are very thankful to the shrine which brought about this change in our relations!