“Many things have been spoken again and again. There are some accepted ground realities. Still, chances are always there for improvement in the ties. As a diplomat I am very optimistic,” said Basit, who was accompanied by his wife Summiya to a visit to the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) to deliver a talk on “Pakistan-India Relations: The Current Situation” here at the sprawling Rashtrapati Niwas, formerly known as Viceregal Lodge.
Pathankot dealt a blow but one can’t lose hope: Pak envoy
“Many things have been spoken again and again. There are some accepted ground realities. Still, chances are always there for improvement in the ties. As a diplomat I am very optimistic,” said Basit, who was accompanied by his wife Summiya to a visit to the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) to deliver a talk on “Pakistan-India Relations: The Current Situation” here at the sprawling Rashtrapati Niwas, formerly known as Viceregal Lodge.