For New Delhi, the meeting between Ms Nirupama Rao and her Pakistan counterpart Mr Salman Bashir, who arrived here on Wednesday, would be a reasonable success if Islamabad were to recognise the “trust deficit” between the two countries and respond by taking steps, however small, so that the possibility of future dialogue is not undermined.
The differences over the ambit and nature of talks persist, with Islamabad maintaining that Kashmir will be a priority for its delegation and New Delhi reiterating that it would like to focus on the issue of cross-border terrorism.
Sources here sought to play down expectations of any significant outcome from the talks.
A source said New Delhi was conscious of the limitations imposed by the “trust deficit” following the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
The source stated that given the complexities involved, the Indian side would definitely use the opportunity of discussions to clear the air as much as possible.
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