New Delhi, April 18 -- Former RAW chief AS Dulat has pitched for talks between India and Pakistan, saying there should be discussions as it will lead to the way forward.

"It is my opinion that India and Pakistan should talk. When there are talks and discussions, things will come out and will be solved...There should be no problem in holding talks," Dulat told ANI on the sidelines of an event where his book 'The Chief Minister and The Spy' was released.

Dulat, who has also served in the Intelligence Bureau and has long experience of working in and on Kashmir, said it is "very necessary" to talk to Pakistan.

Asked about Pakistan's support to cross-border terrorism, Dulat said "that's why there should be talks".

"If there are talks, some...