New Delhi: In the midst of "positive developments" in Indo-Pak ties, Pakistan Premier Zafarullah Khan Jamali tonight (Dec 8, 2003) telephoned Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and appreciated him for confirming his attendance in the next month's SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Co- operation) summit, saying that a "warm welcome" awaited him in Islamabad next month.

During the five-minute conversation, Vajpayee told Jamali that he was looking forward to his visit to Islamabad, official sources said.

Both the Prime Ministers agreed that there have been "positive bilateral developments" over the past few weeks, including the ceasefire along the Line of Control.

They felt that it is important that these positive trends are sustained, the sources said.

PTI