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title: "Most Indians Want Better Relations with Pakistan"
description: "Most Indians have a negative opinion of Pakistan, but just as many say it is important that relations between the two countries improve."
date: "2010-11-02"
authors:
  - name: "Pew Research Center"
url: "https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2010/11/02/most-indians-want-better-relations-with-pakistan/"
---

# Most Indians Want Better Relations with Pakistan

Indians have very little affection for Pakistan. Fully 81% of Indians have a negative opinion of their neighbor and longtime rival. One-third name Pakistan as the greatest threat to their country, and even more cite Lashkar-e-Taiba, a terrorist group an overwhelming number of Indians believe has ties to Pakistan. Despite the hostilities, most Indians also want better relations between the two countries.More than eight-in-ten Indians (83%) say it is important that relations with Pakistan improve, and 63% favor further talks between India and Pakistan to reduce tensions. [Read More](https://www.pewresearch.org/pubs/1771/survey-india-threat-from-pakistan-america-obama-image-strong)