Indian Prime Minister said his country wants better relation with its neighbor, Pakistan, but he warned that Islamabad must stop being "the epicenter of terrorism".

Indian Prime Minister said his country wants better relation with its neighbor, Pakistan, but he warned that Islamabad must stop being "the epicenter of terrorism".

Manmohan Singh will sit down for breakfast Sunday with his Pakistani counterpart on the sidelines of the United Nations summit.

Sharif, Pakistan’s newly elected premier appealed Friday for a "new beginning" with the historic rival.

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Singh said he shared Sharif's hopes for better relations but warned that Pakistan must no longer be "the epicenter of terrorism in our region" in the wake of another deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

"For progress to be made, it is imperative that the territory of Pakistan and the areas under its control are not utilized for aiding or abetting terrorism," Singh said.
"It is equally important that the terrorist machinery that draws its sustenance from Pakistan be shut down," he said.

Singh said he supported resolving questions over Kashmir -- which is divided between the South Asian powers and is claimed by both -- but stood firm that the Himalayan territory is "an integral part of India."

"There can never, ever, be a compromise with the unity and territorial integrity of India," he said.