India and Pakistan talks are inevitable for peace:Ch Shujaat

Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League (PML) President Senator Ch Shujat Hussain said that for good relations and talks between India and Pakistan are inevitable for peace in the region and for this, talks should be held on real disputes and issues in particular Kashmir and water so that headway could be made towards solution of these as well as other problems.

He expressed these views during meeting with prominent intellectual, columnist and chief of Council for External Affairs India Dr V. P. Vaidik here. On this occasion, his sons Ch Shafay Hussain and Ch Salik Hussain were also present.

Dr Vaidik said that political leadership of India wishes to have good relations with Pakistan and is hopeful that newly elected leadership in Pakistan will make headway regarding problems of the region in particular for improvement of relations and talks between India and Pakistan. He said that we also understand that talks should be held on all issues including Kashmir and water so that matters can move ahead.

In response to a query about political situation in India, he said that currently Indian Govt is also facing difficulties but still it is ready for taking process of talks with Pakistan onward. On this Ch Shujat Hussain said that if serious problems are solved then headway regarding other issues will automatically commence. He said that he has always been in favour of talks but these should be fruitful and real issues should also be taken along with.