Pakistan Foreign Minister calls for 'composite dialogue' with India to address contentious issues
The Hindu
Pakistan's Foreign Minister calls for dialogue with India amid escalating tensions over Kashmir and terrorism.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for a “composite dialogue” with India to address the contentious issues between the two sides.
India made it clear that it will have a dialogue with Pakistan only on the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the issue of terrorism.
Addressing the Senate on Thursday (May 15, 2025), Mr. Dar said the "ceasefire" with India has been extended till May 18, but a political dialogue will ultimately have to take place to resolve the problems between the two countries.
India carried out precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' on terror infrastructure early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10.
India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
“We have told the world that we will hold a composite dialogue,” Mr. Dar, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, said.
He also said that the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of Pakistan and India would again get in contact on May 18.
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