Jammu and Kashmir and joint anti-terror mechanism dominated the first day of two-day talks between India and Pakistan
Media Release
Nov. 15, 2006

Jammu and Kashmir and joint anti-terror mechanism dominated the first day of two-day talks here on Tuesday between the foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan in what both sides described as extensive and constructive discussions in positive atmosphere. The discussion that began at 11 a.m. lasted three hours, including a working lunch.

Pakistan spokesperson Tasneem Aslam said both sides reiterated their commitment "to bridge divergences and build upon convergences on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir."

There was, however, no forward movement on the mechanism to reduce risks of nuclear accidents as Tasneem said: "We have completed procedure while we understand the Indians are also completing the procedure to sign the agreement."

Nor was there any clarity on any evidence advanced by India at the talks about involvement of Pakistanis in terrorist activities in the country.

The Indian spokesman Navtej Sarna said nothing about it but sources claimed evidence was furnished seeking Pakistan's cooperation while sources on Pakistani side denied receipt of any such evidence at the talks.

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee reviewed the discussions with Pakistan Foreign Secretary Riyaz Mohammad Khan, who called on him later in the evening, and gave his viewpoint in general terms, stressing that both sides should fight menace of terrorism jointly.

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