New Delhi: Recalling the betrayal in Kargil, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on November 1 said it was imperative that an atmosphere of trust is created before India could hold any dialogue with Pakistan.

"Today, nations of the world are putting pressure that we hold talks (with Pakistan). But we want to say that for holding such discussions, an atmosphere of trust should be created first. You should have faith in the other party. Intentions should not be doubted," Prime Minister said while inaugurating a housing complex for Kargil martyrs in New Delhi.

"Only then can a dialogue succeed and the crisis resolved," he said.

Stating that the Kargil war reminded him of two things, martyrdom and betrayal, the Prime Minister said when he undertook the Lahore bus trip, and “our neighbour chose a spot (to attack) that was comparatively not very secure.

"Peace talks in Lahore and war in Kargil. This was betrayal," Vajpayee asserted.

He said "we want to live in peace with neighbours with a sense of brotherhood. And that is why, I went to Lahore. "But what did I get (out of the Lahore trip) and what did India get," the Prime Minister said.

He inaugurated the 'Veer Awaz Housing Complex" for Kargil heroes at the Dwarka sub- city in New Delhi. Defence Minister George Fernandes was also present on the occasion.

PTI