Zardari: "Pakistan desires friendly relations with India"

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari strikes a conciliatory tone in his General Assembly Address:

Pakistan desires friendly relations with India. We believe that dialogue is the only way forward. The absence of dialogue leads to tensions that must be avoided. We look forward to the resumption of the Composite Dialogue process. We seek a peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues with India. Meaningful progress towards resolution of the Kashmir dispute is necessary for durable peace and stability in South Asia.

Zardari is displaying a framed photo of his late wife Benazir Bhutto on the lectern during the speech.