<p>The Kashmir issue was raised by Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during his first meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, a top Pakistani advisor said today, discounting reports that the issue was sidelined during the talks.<br /><br /></p>.<p>All contentious issues were discussed during the 45-minute meeting between Sharif and Modi in New Delhi, said Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan Prime Minister's Advisor on National Security and Foreign Affairs.<br /><br />"The issue of Kashmir was raised and to say that Kashmir was sidelined is not correct," Aziz said when asked whether the Kashmir issue was sidelined during the meeting.<br /><br />"Pakistan has a clear stance on Kashmir as without its resolution the objective of long-lasting peace could not be achieved," he said.<br /><br />Aziz was addressing a press conference on his return from New Delhi along with Prime Minister Sharif to attend India's new Prime Minister Modi's swearing-in ceremony.<br /><br />He also said both countries have agreed to resolve all issues through dialogue and cooperation for bringing peace to the region.<br /><br />Aziz, who heads the foreign ministry and considered very close to Shairf, emphasised that there was a clear recognition of each other's concerns and that outcome of the meeting was much better than what the Pakistani delegation had expected.<br /><br />Sharif stressed the need for moving forward in the dialogue process in the light of the Lahore Declaration signed in 1999 and work to resolve all outstanding issues.<br /><br />During his visit, Sharif did not meet Kashmiri separatist Hurriyat representatives, a normal norm for most of the Pakistani leadership, nor did he mention Kashmir in his pre-departure statement.<br /><br />Aziz said both countries also agreed to work together for eliminating terrorism.<br /><br />During the meeting, Modi had voiced India's concerns over terrorism originating from Pakistan.<br /><br />Aziz said issues, including Mumbai attacks and Samjhauta Express incidents, were discussed in the meeting besides confidence building and enhancing bilateral trade.<br /><br />The advisor said during the visit both the Prime Ministers had wide-ranging talks and discussed all contentious issues.<br /><br />Aziz also said both leaders agreed that their foreign secretaries would meet to resume talks to move forward the peace process.</p>
<p>The Kashmir issue was raised by Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during his first meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, a top Pakistani advisor said today, discounting reports that the issue was sidelined during the talks.<br /><br /></p>.<p>All contentious issues were discussed during the 45-minute meeting between Sharif and Modi in New Delhi, said Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan Prime Minister's Advisor on National Security and Foreign Affairs.<br /><br />"The issue of Kashmir was raised and to say that Kashmir was sidelined is not correct," Aziz said when asked whether the Kashmir issue was sidelined during the meeting.<br /><br />"Pakistan has a clear stance on Kashmir as without its resolution the objective of long-lasting peace could not be achieved," he said.<br /><br />Aziz was addressing a press conference on his return from New Delhi along with Prime Minister Sharif to attend India's new Prime Minister Modi's swearing-in ceremony.<br /><br />He also said both countries have agreed to resolve all issues through dialogue and cooperation for bringing peace to the region.<br /><br />Aziz, who heads the foreign ministry and considered very close to Shairf, emphasised that there was a clear recognition of each other's concerns and that outcome of the meeting was much better than what the Pakistani delegation had expected.<br /><br />Sharif stressed the need for moving forward in the dialogue process in the light of the Lahore Declaration signed in 1999 and work to resolve all outstanding issues.<br /><br />During his visit, Sharif did not meet Kashmiri separatist Hurriyat representatives, a normal norm for most of the Pakistani leadership, nor did he mention Kashmir in his pre-departure statement.<br /><br />Aziz said both countries also agreed to work together for eliminating terrorism.<br /><br />During the meeting, Modi had voiced India's concerns over terrorism originating from Pakistan.<br /><br />Aziz said issues, including Mumbai attacks and Samjhauta Express incidents, were discussed in the meeting besides confidence building and enhancing bilateral trade.<br /><br />The advisor said during the visit both the Prime Ministers had wide-ranging talks and discussed all contentious issues.<br /><br />Aziz also said both leaders agreed that their foreign secretaries would meet to resume talks to move forward the peace process.</p>