In July 2012 evidence of warmer relations between India and Pakistan was highlighted by Foreign Affairs Minister SM Krishna who praised Islamabad for its "new mindset" toward India which he said was "frank and candid".

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Assistant Chief Constable George Hamilton, who led the talks, said they had been "candid, honest and frank".

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