We do not believe that bilateral relations between India and Pakistan ought to or can be held hostage by any single issue.
The government's priority remains the earliest termination of this hijacking and the earliest return of the passengers, crew and aircraft.
This summit has set the tone for future relations with Pakistan, ... The caravan of peace has continued its march and on some auspicious day it will reach its destination.
We will pick up the threads from the visit of the president of Pakistan. We will increasingly endeavor to revise the vision of the relationship of peace, friendship and cooperation with Pakistan.