Moscow: Echoing India's stand, Russia has told Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and dismantle terrorist infrastructure on its soil for the resumption of a political dialogue.

"Honouring its commitments by Pakistan to stop infiltration of militants across line of control in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as liquidation of terrorist infrastructure on its soil, would create the necessary conditions for the resumption of a peaceful dialogue between the two countries," Kremlin Foreign Policy Aide Sergei Prikhodko told reporters.

Prikhodko said that President Vladimir Putin, who would be arriving in New Delhi on December 3 for Indo-Russian summit, would focus on combating international terrorism, including the situation in Kashmir, in his talks with Indian leaders.

"Russia believes that normalisation of relations between India and Pakistan is in the interest of these states and would strengthen stability and security in the subcontinent," Prikhodko said, underscoring the need for the implementation of Pakistani obligations on the ground to create a conducive atmosphere for the resumption of the bilateral dialogue.

In his interview to the Russian media, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee also reiterated India's desire for friendly relations with Pakistan, but ruled out resumption of any dialogue with Islamabad till it quits the path of supporting cross- border terrorism.

At the first session of the Russian-Pak joint working group (JWG) on combating international terrorism scheduled for December 2, Moscow is expected to strongly convey its message to Islamabad.

PTI