Decisions taken at the conclusion of the Fourth Round of the Composite Dialogue between the Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan

14/03/2007

Peace and Security

• Expedite negotiations to conclude an Agreement on Prevention of Incidents at Sea.
• To fully observe the ceasefire.
• Conclude and sign an Agreement on Modalities for the Conduct of Quarterly Flag meetings at the Sectors to be agreed upon.
• Conclude and sign a Framework Agreement on Speedy Return of Inadvertent Line Crossers.
• Conclude an agreement on No Development of New Posts and Defence Works along the LOC.
• Proposed drafts for new border control guidelines along the International Border.

Nuclear CBMs:

• Hold discussions on security doctrines.

Jammu and Kashmir

• Ensure implementation of the already agreed Jammu and Kashmir related CBMs
• Ensure operationalization of Truck service li>Ensure operationalization/rationalization of the five crossing points

Siachen

• Defence Secretaries of the two countries assisted by respective Directors General (Military Operations) to meet to hold talks.

People to People Contacts

• Conclude during the Fourth round bilateral Visa Agreement, Agreement on Consular Access, and revise the Protocol on Visits to Religious Places.
• The Committee on Prisoners composed of four judges from each side to ensure humane treatment and expeditious release of prisoners on both sides.

Islamabad ,
March 14, 2007