Sharif for resumption of Indo-Pak peace process

Sharif said the peace process started in 1999 during his tenure as Premier should have continued. Instead of allegations and counter-allegations,both countries should adopt a positive attitude and problems between them should be resolved through negotiations,he said.

If issues like Kashmir are resolved by the two neighbours,a new era of development will usher in peace and prosperity in the region,Sharif said.

He also stressed the need to increase trade relations between Pakistan and India.

Sabharwal conveyed the good wishes of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Sharif and said his efforts for peace and democracy were appreciated in India.