Pakistan ready for talks with India without preconditions: Nawaz Sharif

Valletta (Malta): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said for sustainable peace, Pakistan is ready for dialogue with India without preconditions, Geo News reported.

He also said Pakistan intends to maintain friendly relations with all its neighbours, including India and Afghanistan.

Sharif stated this when he met British Premier David Cameron on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the Maltese capital on Friday.

Both also agreed to continue close collaboration in diverse fields, particularly in trade, investment and security.

Stating that Pakistan condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and was deeply saddened by the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, Sharif said Pakistan itself being victim of terrorism could feel the pain of the French.

Cameron lauded Pakistan's efforts in eradication of militancy and extremism.