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Calls for peaceful engagement amid long-standing tensions and regional challenges
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his government’s readiness to engage in “meaningful dialogue” with India, signaling a potential thaw in the strained relationship between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Speaking at a public forum, Sharif emphasized the importance of diplomacy, regional stability, and economic cooperation. “Pakistan is willing to sit across the table and discuss all outstanding issues, provided there is mutual respect and sincerity,” he said.
The statement comes amid ongoing tensions over border disputes, cross-border terrorism, and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. While formal talks between the two sides have remained suspended for years, the latest remarks hint at an openness to reestablish diplomatic engagement.
Indian officials have yet to respond to the statement, but regional analysts note that any forward movement would require trust-building measures and a conducive political environment on both sides.
International observers have welcomed the tone of Sharif’s message, urging both countries to seize the opportunity for dialogue and avoid further escalation. Whether this paves the way for formal talks remains to be seen, but the call for peace has placed the spotlight back on South Asia’s most enduring conflict.