Such interactions may seem just fleeting and insignificant. But when viewed against the broader backdrop of Indo-Pak ties, they are the first step in conflict resolution since they help to remove misconceptions and reduce hatred. While in no way does the feeling of ‘us and them’ immediately get transformed into ‘us’, the distance between the two groups does appear to shrink. Such interactions are therefore important and need to be encouraged at different levels and at various fora. The important realisation among ordinary people — that the two countries are not so different after all — goes a long way in establishing the basis for a sustainable peace.
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