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.
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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.