India, Pakistan conclude talks on Sicahen glacier
09:34, June 01, 2011

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Though there has been no breakthrough in the talks, both India and Pakistan welcomed the dialogue, saying that the discussions were "frank and cordial".
"The talks contributed to enhancing understanding of each others position on Siachen. Both sides agreed to continue the discussions in a meaningful and result-oriented manner. They agreed to meet again on a mutually convenient date in Islamabad," said a joint statement issued by India and Pakistan.
India and Pakistan, in fact, began their first Defense Secretary-level talks here on Monday after three years, aiming at demilitarizing the Siachen glacier in the Himalayas.
The Indian delegation is being led by Defense Secretary Pradeep Kumar, and the Pakistani team is being led by his counterpart Lt General (Retd) Syed Ather Ali.
Siachen borders both parts of Indian and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. The two countries agreed a ceasefire deal over the Siachen glacier in 2003 but have yet to agree on how to withdraw troops.
India stopped the composite dialogue with Pakistan after the Mumbai terror attacks in November 2008. Two months ago, India and Pakistan agreed to resume dialogue "on all issues".
Source: Xinhua
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(Editor:石希)

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