NEW DELHI: Pakistan and India have reiterated their desire to find an amicable solution to the Sir Creek issue through sustained and result-oriented dialogue process.
According to a joint statement issued at the end of two-day talks in New Delhi on Tuesday, the discussions were held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere.
The two sides discussed the land boundary in the Sir Creek area and delimitation of International Maritime Boundary between the two countries.
They reiterated their desire to find an amicable solution of the issue through sustained and result-oriented talks.
The Pakistan delegation was led by Rear admiral Farrokh Ahmed, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, and Indian delegation was headed by Dr Swarna Subba Rao, Surveyor General of India.
The two countries agreed to hold the next round of talks on the issue in Pakistan at mutually convenient dates, to be determined through diplomatic channels.
The Pakistan delegation also met Shekhar Agarwal, Additional Secretary in the Indian Ministry of Defence.—Agencies
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