Asserting that Pakistan has been isolated internationally, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Tuesday ruled out resumption of talks with Islamabad till cross-border terrorism stopped. There is no basis for resumption of talks till cross-border terrorism stops, Vajpayee said while speaking at a Rashtriya Sadbhavana Diwas function organised at his residence by Arya Samaj.

Stating that Pakistan which had been trying to isolate India was now finding itself isolated, Vajpayee said terrorism had replaced Kashmir as a topic of discussion in international fora.

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Everytime terrorism is taken up for discussion in world community, Pakistan finds itself in a dock, the Prime Minister said. India is now enjoying the support of the world, Vajpayee said, adding that New Delhi wanted friendly ties with Pakistan but what was needed was creation of conducive atmosphere for resumption of talks.

Praising his cabinet colleague Sushma Swaraj, who recently visited Islamabad to attend SAARC Information Ministers' Conference, Vajpayee said she had effectively projected India's stand sitting in the neighbour's house.

A Pakistani journalist, interviewing her on Pakistan TV had tried to corner her but Swaraj handled him very well and put forward India's position efficiently and effectively, he said.
Bureau Report