Smita Sharma

Tribune news service

New Delhi, April 3

Just days after India and Pakistan agreed to mutually resolve the spat over harassment of each others’ diplomats, the Indian envoy in Islamabad met Pakistani National Security Adviser.The meeting cited as a ‘courtesy call’ on Tuesday was scheduled a week earlier, said sources.“Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria paid a courtesy call on Pak National Security Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Naseer Khan Janjua on Tuesday in Islamabad. Envoys call regularly on dignitaries of the host country,” said an official source.From serious security issues, including the bloodshed at the Line of Control and International Border to humanitarian concerns, including medical and pilgrim visas, exchange of prisoners in each others’ jails and trade initiatives, were discussed in the meeting. “Trust-building was a key aim,” said a diplomat about the meeting. “The Indian High Commissioner sensitised the Pak NSA on issues of India’s concern. Constructive discussions took place on improving the bilateral relationship,” added the official on the meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday that lasted for 45 minutes.A statement issued from Janjua’s office said Pakistan expresses its concerns on the situation in Kashmir and emphasised on comprehensive dialogue as the way forward to resolve all outstanding issues.