ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani greeted his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh on India’s Independence Day on Monday.
Gilani expressed hope that the dialogue between Pakistan and India will help in resolving bilateral issues.
In his message he reiterated the desire to have cooperative and friendly ties between the two countries.
Gilani emphasized that cordial relations between the two countries are needed to achieve the mutual goal of regional peace, socio-economic progress and prosperity.
Striving for a peaceful region
In a serious bid to minimise enmity and promote friendly ties with Pakistan, a candlelight vigil was observed at the Wahga border in India’s city of Amritsar.
The vigil, lead by Indian journalist Kuldip Nayar and film maker Mahesh Bhatt, was joined by locals and other members of the civil society.
They carried out a candlelight march up to the border.
Nayar told the media that there is a need to develop a relationship with the neighbouring country.
The evening was marked by an event in which prominent Indian and Pakistani artists performed.
Earlier on August 14, Pakistan Rangers offered sweets to Indian border security guards at the Wagah border post in a gesture of goodwill.
Gilani expressed hope that the dialogue between Pakistan and India will help in resolving bilateral issues.
In his message he reiterated the desire to have cooperative and friendly ties between the two countries.
Gilani emphasized that cordial relations between the two countries are needed to achieve the mutual goal of regional peace, socio-economic progress and prosperity.
Striving for a peaceful region
In a serious bid to minimise enmity and promote friendly ties with Pakistan, a candlelight vigil was observed at the Wahga border in India’s city of Amritsar.
The vigil, lead by Indian journalist Kuldip Nayar and film maker Mahesh Bhatt, was joined by locals and other members of the civil society.
They carried out a candlelight march up to the border.
Nayar told the media that there is a need to develop a relationship with the neighbouring country.
The evening was marked by an event in which prominent Indian and Pakistani artists performed.
Earlier on August 14, Pakistan Rangers offered sweets to Indian border security guards at the Wagah border post in a gesture of goodwill.