AGRA SUMMIT 2001,Arrival Statement of President General Pervez Musharraf in New Delhi
July 14, 2001  

On my arrival in India at the kind invitation of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, I would like to extend warm greetings to the Government and people of India on my personal behalf and on behalf of the people of Pakistan. I have come with an open mind and look forward to my discussions with Indian leaders on establishing peaceful, tension-free and co-operative relations between our two countries.

For the sake of economic prosperity and peaceful co-existence, Pakistan and India need to maintain dialogue to resolve disputes and to explore opportunities for improving bilateral relations. I am glad that this dialogue has now been resumed. For more than half a century, the Kashmir dispute has cast a shadow on relations between Pakistan and India. In my talks with the Indian leaders, I will be looking forward to a meaningful, frank and substantial discussion urging them to join hands with us in resolving this dispute in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiri people. This will facilitate resolution of other issues and lead to a full normalization of relations. I am hopeful that my talks with Prime Minister Vajpayee will pave the way for better relations between Pakistan and India.