Talks on with Pakistan to open Kargil-Skardu road: Manmohan
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said that talks were going on with Pakistan for opening of roadline between Kargil and Skardu in Pakistan controlled northern areas.
Laying foundation stone for a 44 MW power project, the Prime Minister said converting the Srinagar-Leh road into National Highway was under consideration and plans were contemplated to make this road an all weathered route.
He also announced a grant of Rs 10 crore for Kargil Autonomous Hill Development Council.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Recalling the 1999 Pakistani aggression of Kargil, Singh said it had caused a lot of problems for the people of this region.
"Our effort is to ensure that such dangers do not recur. That is why we have started talks with Pakistan government to ensure permanent end to mutual conflicts and so that people of two countries could live peacefully," he said.
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