§ Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what matters in respect of Abdul Qadeer Khan's involvement in proliferating nuclear weapons were discussed during his recent visit to Pakistan. [159941]
§ Mr. MacShaneA range of issues of mutual concern were discussed during the visit. Details of the discussions with the Pakistani Government are withheld under exemption1(c) of Part 2 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.
§ Mr. JenkinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions his Department has had with the(a) Pakistani and ( b) Indian Governments concerning the roadmap to peace between the two countries. [160079]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienWe have been in regular contact with the governments of both India and Pakistan following the announcement at the start of January that the two countries will begin a dialogue. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary visited Pakistan last week, and India at the start of February. During both visits relations between India and Pakistan were discussed with President Musharraf, Deputy Prime Minister Advani and Foreign Minister Kasuri. Both governments were congratulated on recent progress in their bilateral relations following the breakthrough agreement to commence dialogue, and were encouraged to build a sustainable pattern of talks that will, in time, lead to the resolution of all their outstanding differences, including over Kashmir.
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