India and Pakistan on Saturday said that the two countries are exploring the possibilities of opening more land routes to enhance economic ties.

In a joint statement issued today, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma and his Pakistan counterpart Makhdoom Mohammad Amin Fahim said that discussions are likely to “continue at the official level for possibilities of opening more land customs stations between both countries”.

“This would enhance greater economic engagement between business communities of both sides and deepen bilateral cooperation for mutual prosperity of their people.”

Fahim is on a three-day visit to India, his second in the last seven months.

This was the third bilateral meeting between the commerce ministers of India and Pakistan within less than seven months.

The two sides agreed to work further for encouraging greater trade through the newly inaugurated Integrated Check Post (ICP).

“It was agreed upon that Pakistan will take necessary steps to remove extant restrictions on items permitted to be imported through the land route,” the statement said.

The commerce secretaries of the two nations would meet in Islamabad in May to discuss further on deepening economic engagements. “The ministers expressed their joint wish that business visa regime needs to be liberalised at the earliest,” the statement said.

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I think India-Pakistan government are serious enough and determined to take peace process forward.

Its a good thing, lets give peace a chance.