♤ In the latest stage the dialogue between the two countries that resumed in 2015 was again disrupted by the terrorist attack in Pathankot and Uri in 2016.

♤ India desires peaceful, friendly and cooperative relations with Pakistan, in an environment free from terrorism and violence.

♤ According to the MEA Indian Policy on Pakistan is as follows:

o Issues can be resolved through dialogue;

o There are only two parties to such dialogue-India and Pakistan;

o However, terror and talks cannot go together.