Advani calls Zardari, extends support to dialogue process

ISLAMABAD: Leader of opposition in India L K Advani today extended his full support for the India-Pakistan dialogue process, as he felicitated Asif Ali Zardari on assuming office of the President of Pakistan.

In a telephone conversation, senior BJP leader Advani expressed hope that relations between the two neighbouring countries would improve during Zardari's tenure as President.

While extending his full support for the Pakistan-India dialogue process, Advani wished for the success of President Zardari, Foreign Office spokesman Muhammad Sadiq said.

Zardari, the co-chairman of the ruling Pakistan People's Party, was sworn in as President yesterday.

Advani is BJP's prime ministerial candidate for the general election in India scheduled for next year.