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Sir, that I would say that I have a vision for a transformed South Asia where with the
cooperation of all our neighbors, we move from poverty to prosperity, from ignorance to a
knowledge-society, and, from security to lasting peace. I sincerely believe that India cannot
realize its development ambition or its ambition of being a great power, if our
neighborhood remains disturbed as it is, and, therefore, it is in our interest to work with all
neighboring countries to ensure a peaceful neighborhood. What is at stake, Sir, is the future
of one and a half billion people of humanity. I sincerely believe that it is in our vital interest,
therefore, to try again to make peace with Pakistan. But I recognize that it takes two hands
to clap. I sincerely hope that the Government of Pakistan will create an atmosphere in
which we can realize this vision.
I expect the Government of Pakistan to take strong, effective and sustained actions to
prevent the use of their territory for the commission of acts of terrorism in India or against
Indian interest, and, use every means at their disposal to bring to justice those who have
committed these crimes in the past including the attack on Mumbai. I believe that such
actions will be welcomed by the people of both countries. If the leaders of Pakistan have
the courage, the determination and statesmanship to take this road to peace, I wish to
assure them that we will meet them more than half-way.