"We always have an intention to make good relationship with Pakistan. From our side we don't have any problem but importing of terror and terroristorganisation is a big issue for that," Gadkari said in responseto a question onIndia-Pakistan relations at an industry interaction organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce here yesterday.
The Union Minister for Roads and Highways, who is on a week-long official visit to the US, declined to make any further comment.
Gadkari said India hopes to complete the Chabahar portwithin the next 18 months.
The port, he said, will give India access directly to Afghanistan and Russia without going through Pakistan.
He said the port will be a gatewayfor new development opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs.
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