2/17/2004

Good news from Islamabad: Indian and Pakistani diplomats have reached a "broad understanding" on a framework for peace talks, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said. The historic discussions between the nuclear rivals will address the longstanding Kashmir controversy, terrorism and a wide range of economic and trade issues... Indian and Pakistani foreign ministry officials Tuesday held a second day of landmark talks, which diplomats described as "cordial and constructive." The envoys have been paving the way for a meeting Wednesday between the two foreign secretaries, the highest-ranking bureaucrats in the rival ministries. That's when the agenda and structure of the peace talks are expected to be made formal.

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