There is a possibility of a Russian thaw in Indo-Pak relations. For the first time after 26/11, there will be a one-on-one meeting between the heads of the two countries.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will meet on Tuesday on the sidelines of a BRIC summit.
There are two views on whether they should meet at all. Some say that Pakistan has just released Jamat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed and they are not serious about tackling any terrorism that targets India. A second view believes that what the terrorists want is a cold war between India and Pakistan, and a warmer peaceful relationship would defeat that,But the Indian government has hinted at a softening of its stand, and a possible thaw with Islamabad - something even the Prime Minister confirmed.
"During my visit, I look forward to meeting and exchanging views with the other world leaders who will be present in Yekaterinburg," said Manmohan before leaving for Russia.
Singh and Zardari will have a bilateral meeting, but sources say the comprehensive dialogue process may not restart, yet, the dialogue even if it resumes, could be in a different form