Have come with hope for improved relations, says Swaraj on arrival
ISLAMABAD: Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Islamabad Tuesday evening, amid criticism in New Delhi, to attend the Heart of Asia Conference and hold talks with Pakistan on multiple issues.
Swaraj was received by senior foreign office officials.
Talking to reporters after her arrival, she said, “It is a crucial conference [Heart of Asia] that I have come to attend.”
She said she hoped for improved relations between the two countries and that was the message she brought with her.
“I am looking forward to meeting PM Nawaz and adviser on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz,” she added.
Her visit is also expected to clear confusion over stalled cricket ties between the two countries, with a green signal expected for a much-hyped India-Pakistan cricket series scheduled for later this month.
Swaraj is leading an Indian delegation to Islamabad for talks on Afghanistan, India's foreign ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup had said yesterday on Twitter.