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Will India and Pakistan ever be friends?

If, yes...how. If no, why not?

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  • Reed Thayer

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    Jan 6 2013: Over time, nations grow past fighting and eventually put cultural differences aside in order to put their national interests first. Friendship between countries is to not only put cultural differences aside, but is to also unite under common goals and interests (for example trade agreements, cross-border projects, etc.)
    I think India and Pakistan are on the road to friendship. I read an article a few weeks ago about how the Pakistani cabinet approved a much more liberal Pakistani-Indian visa system. It may not be much, but it's a start. It will likely take many more years of these kinds of things before true friendship between the countries is a reality.

    • Eddy Schmid

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      Jan 9 2013: QUOTE; Over time, nations grow past fighting and eventually put cultural differences aside in order to put their national interests first. UNQUOTE.
      Reed, are you serious, do you really believe this ?
      I don't see any signs of the Brits ever becoming "friends" with othet nations that have natural resources, nor do I see the Yanks or the Israelis even.
      If these nations are an example, how can we expect smaller nations to do what the larger ones willnever even consider ?
      IMHO, if there were less interference in these nations affairs by Western nations, Then they MAY have a chance, but as long as Western nations continue to interfere

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