The Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan have met for the first time in New Delhi since peace talks between the two countries resumed earlier this year. The two sides called for a new spirit of co-operation.

Indian Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna and his Pakistani counterpart, Hina Rabbani Khar, focused their talks on confidence-building measures, such as relaxing trade and travel restrictions across a ceasefire line dividing disputed Kashmir. They agreed both sides have a responsibility to mend ties and reduce tensions in the region. Pakistan's newly appointed foreign minister said her country was looking for a "friendly and cooperative relationship with India".

The meeting is a major milestone in the new round of peace talks that began in February.

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