DOCUMENT No.6 
 

Joint Press Statement on India-Pakistan talks on
Siachen

The two day Defence Secretary – level talks between India and Pakistan on Siachen, in the framework of the Composite Dialogue, were held in New Delhi on 5-6 August 2004. The Indian delegation was led by Defence Secretary, Shri Ajai Vikram Singh. The Pakistan delegation was led by Defence Secretary Lt.Gen. (Retd.) Hamid Nawaz Khan.

2.     The Defence Secretary of Pakistan called on Raksha Mantri, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, and National Security Advisor, Shri J.N. Dixit.

3.     Frank and candid discussions were held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere aimed at taking the process forward. Both sides assessed positively the ceasefire that has been in effect since 25 November 2003.

4.     The military experts of the two sides also met to discuss modalities for disengagement and redeployment of troops, and agreed to have further discussions.

5.     The two Defence Secretaries agreed to continue their discussions with a view to resolving the Siachen issue in a peaceful manner. 

6 August 2004

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