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SRI NAGAR: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sought to reach out to the Pakistan government by saying that it was the desire of India and the people of Pakistan to live in peace.

Addressing a gathering in Anantnag before flagging off a train service between south and north of Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister, however, underlined that Pakistan needed to curb terrorism.

"For a productive dialogue it is essential that terrorism must be brought under control," the prime minister said.

"I strongly believe that the majority of the people in Pakistan seek good neighbourly and cooperative relations between India and Pakistan. They seek a permanent peace. This is our view as well," he said.

He said India was ready to discuss humanitarian "and other issues" with the Pakistani government.