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| Thursday, 17 July 2003 |
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Indian journalists preach cordial ties with Pakistan LAHORE, Pakistan, Wednesday (AFP) A team of Indian journalists left for home after a four day visit to the historic Pakistani city of Lahore saying people of the rival neighbours detest war and desire cordial ties. During their stay, the 19-member delegation from India's print and electronic media visited Badshahi Mosque built during the Mogul dynasty in 1674, the tomb of emperor Jahnagir, Lahore fort and other Muslim monuments. The team also conducted a survey of Pakistani markets. "The visit has been very interesting and surprising for me," said Times of India correspondent Himanshi Dhawan. "It is beyond any doubt that the people of Pakistan do not want any war with India but more cordial and friendly relations with the people of India." She said the culture and customs of the two countries were identical and there were no language barriers. "I am of the view that friendly relations between the two countries should be strengthened more and more so that masses could travel (here) and enjoy," Dhawan added. The journalists had arrived here on Friday when India and Pakistan resumed a cross-border bus service, which was suspended after a December 13, 2001, attack on the Indian parliament by gunmen. New Delhi claimed the attackers were backed by Islamabad. Pakistan denied the allegation. Now both the governments should restore air and train links without any further delay, S.N. Chaudhry of All India Radio told AFP. Earlier, a delegation of four MPs from the right-wing Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party headed by Islamic cleric Maulana Fazlur Rehman left here for India on a week-long visit. |
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