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Pakistani minister says carrying peace message to India

IRNA

Islamabad, Nov 7, IRNA -- Pakistan Information Minister Sheikh Rashid 
Ahmad said Thursday he will be carrying message of peace, goodwill and
reconciliation for the people of India during his forthcoming visit to
New Delhi. 
Ahmad, who leaves for India on Saturday to represent Pakistan at a
regional Information Ministers Conference, was addressing a gathering 
of journalists in Islamabad. 
Ministers from the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation
(SAARC) meet in India on November 8 to review cooperation in the field
of information. 
"Media can play an important role in bringing the two neighbours 
closer enabling them to resolve their disputes including Kashmir 
peacefully," Ahmad emphasized. 
SAARC groups Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Maldives 
and Sri Lanka. 
The information minister said that he would effectively represent 
the country at SAARC forum to highlight Pakistan`s stance on all 
issues forcefully. 
The Senior Advisor to the President, Sharifuddin Pirzada said the 
information minister has full backing of the nation as he goes to New 
Delhi and hoped that he would effectively represent the country at the
SAARC forum. 
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