The first day of peace talks between Pakistan and India has ended positively. Top officials from both nations will meet again on Tuesday (tomorrow).

The two-day talks between the interior secretaries of Pakistan and India to discuss issues ranging from terrorism, narcotics control and counterfeit currency has kicked off in New Delhi on Monday.

The discussions between Pakistan interior secretary Chaudhary Qamar with his Indian counterpart G.K. Pillai Zaman has focus on the Mumbai attacks of 2008.

The two-day meeting has deliberated on a wide range of issues, including prosecution of the Mumbai terror attack suspects, counter-terrorism and visa rules.

According to sources, the talks has also included such issues as measures to control smuggling of drugs and counterfeit currency, visas and progress in India on the investigations into the Samjhota Express blast.