Asia-Pacific

India, Pakistan resume talks over Siachen glacier

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-05-30 17:33

NEW DELHI -- India and Pakistan began their first Defence Secretary-level talks here on Monday after three years, aiming at demilitarising the world's highest battlefield, Siachen glacier, in Himalayas, official sources said.

The Indian delegation is being led by Defense Secretary Pradeep Kumar, and the Pakistani team is being led by his counterpart Lt General (Retd) Syed Ather Ali.

Siachen borders both parts of Indian and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. The two countries agreed a ceasefire deal over the Siachen glacier in 2003 but have yet to agree on how to withdraw troops.

India stopped the composite dialogue with Pakistan after the Mumbai terror attacks in November 2008.

Two months ago, India and Pakistan have agreed to resume dialogue "on all issues".