“We also wish to put ourselves on the path for normalising trade relations with India. My meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh last month in New York reflected this desire,” he said.
“And I'm confident that we can overcome challenges and find solutions to all issues as long as we stay engaged. In any case, we do not want isolated incidents to interrupt our dialogue,” he insisted.
“Our message is simple: future prosperity and economic development in South Asia depends on peace and security in the region.”
