Sartaj-Sushma joint declaration: Talks to be held on Kashmir among other key issues

Dunya News

Pakistan and India will take steps to further stabilize commerce ties

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Following the meeting between Pakistan’s Adviser to Prime Minister Sartaj Aziz and Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj, a joint declaration has been issued, Dunya News reported.

As per the declaration, Pakistan and India will begin comprehensive dialogue on the issues including Kashmir conflict, Wullar Barrage, Siachen and Sir Creek.

The declaration further says that Pakistan and India will take steps to further stabilize commerce ties. Both countries are set to discuss issues including Kashmir dispute, Wullar Barrage, Siachen and Sir Creek.

It further says that both countries have agreed upon the agreement to hold comprehensive dialogue. Both India and Pakistan have decided to increase people to people contact as well.

The declaration further says that both countries have also agreed to continue dialogue on National Security Advisers (NSAs) levels.

Both sides have expressed confidence over talks on security and terrorism-related challenges. The Indian FM and Pakistani Adviser have both condemned terrorism in the declaration.

Furthermore, Pakistan has assured India of quickly concluding the Mumbai attack cases.