ISLAMABAD, May 29: The two-day talks on the Sir Creek maritime border dispute between Pakistan and India ended on Sunday without making any headway as both sides stuck to their positions. The talks were held at the defence ministry to discuss the demarcation of the boundary in the Sir Creek area.
Pakistan reiterated that the boundary should start with the Eastern Bank on the basis of the 1914 Resolution Map, considered to be most authentic, but India insisted that it should run through the middle of Sir Creek, sources told Dawn. A joint press statement issued after the dialogue declared that the talks were held in a frank and cordial atmosphere and the two sides decided to hold further discussions.
The two sides exchanged views on various issues involved and agreed to continue their discussions aimed at an early resolution of the issue for the mutual benefit of the two countries, said the statement. Additional Secretary, Defence, Rear Admiral Ahsanul Haq Chaudhri led the Pakistan team while the Indian delegation was headed by Surveyor-General Maj-Gen Gopal Rao.
