Indian FM S.M Krishna arrives in Islamabad

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High level officials of the Foreign Ministry and the Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Saharad Sabarwal received him at the airport Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna arrived in Islamabad on a two-day visit to Pakistan a shortwhile ago. High level officials of the Foreign Ministry and the Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Saharad Sabarwal received him at the airport. During his stay in Islamabad‚ the Indian External Affairs will hold talks with Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar to discuss outstanding issues between the two countries. The talks will be preceded by a meeting of the foreign secretaries of the two countries. Progress made on various issues including peace‚ security and confidence-building measures‚ Jammu and Kashmir‚ Siachen Glacier‚ Sir Creek‚ and economic cooperation will top the agenda of the talks. Both Ministers will also co-chair plenary session of Pak-India Joint Commission. It is expected that both the sides will sign agreements to improve trade ties and new visa regime. S. M. Krishna will also call on Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and President Asif Ali Zardari to discuss important matters of common interest.