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| India and Pakistan talk peace once again | | J&K, Siachen issues remain unresolved | | |
B L KAK
NEW DELHI, Nov 15
The much-awaited--indeed, much-publicised--talks between India and Pakistan at the Foreign Secretary-level have just concluded in New Delhi. Understandably, there was a whiff of mild optimism on the first day of the revived talks on November 14 with both sides reporting a good discussion on all key issues in a constructive and positive atmosphere.
Similarly, on the concluding day of the talks, a good discussion also tok place on the issues raised by the two sides. And Although the Siachen issue was discussed in more detail on November 15, no agreement was reached on the dispute between the two countries. It was decided that further discussions on the Siachen issue would take place later in Islamabad.
Both sides appeared to be pleased that the talks were infused with the "Havana spirit", euphemism for an agreement between their leaders on Sept 16, that enjoins them "to build on convergences and narrow down divergences" in their bil... | |
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| Islamabad's 'no' to Jammu-Sialkot bus service | | Delhi opposes Pak proposal on Army presence in J&K | | |
B L KAK
NEW DELHI, NOV. 15
India has, for the present, brushed aside Pakistan's proposal seeking reduction in the level of Indian militarty presence in Kashmir. As the Pakistani official delegation resumed the discussion on the Jammu and Kashmir front at the Foreign Secretary-level talks in the Indian capital on Wednesday, a proposal was floated by the Pak representatives for reduction in the level of Indian military presence in Kashmir.
That India was not willing to accept the Pakistani proposal became evident with the Indian delegation led by Foreign Secretary, Shiv Shankar Menon, expressing its reservations on the issue. In fact, the Indian official team, authoritat... | |
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