India, Pakistan agree for strict observance of all LoC agreements

India and Pakistan reviewed the situation along the Line of Control LoC in Jammu and Kashmir and agreed for strict observance of all agreements and understandings Indian Army said on ThursdayA joint statement was issued in New Delhi and Islamabad It stated that the Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan held discussions over the established mechanism of hotline contactThe two sides reviewed the situation along the Line of Control and all other sectors in a free frank and cordial atmosphere the statement saidIt further pointed out that in the interest of achieving mutually beneficial and sustainable peace along the borders the two DGMOs agreed to address each others core issues and concerns which have the propensity to disturb peace and lead to violenceBoth sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements understandings and cease firing along the LoC and all other sectors with effect from midnight February 24 and February 25 2021Both sides reiterated that existing mechanisms of hotline contact and border flag meetings will be utilised to resolve any unforeseen situation or misunderstanding the statement saidOn Wednesday Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane while speaking at a webinar organised by the Vivekananda International Foundation said that there is definitely a great improvement in the internal security situation in Jammu and Kashmir He however stated that Pakistanpromoted terror still remains a threatIndian Army Chief said that Pakistan is committed to the strategy of supporting terrorism in all its forms as terrorist launchpads continue to be operated and terrorists continue to be there on the other side of the LoC looking for an opportunity to cross overGeneral Naravane expressed confidence that with continued engagement with Pakistan there could be some sort of an understanding because unsettled borders and violence on the borders help no oneWe always want peace and tranquility in our border areas whether it be the western front or the northern front and the Line of Actual Control Or whether it is on the IndoMyanmar border we are always looking for peace and tranquility and our role is to ensure that so as the rest of the nation can develop he saidTalking about terrorism General Naravane said the winter months are always a little bit of a lull period when the passes are closed and snowfall is heavy He said with the waning of winter as the passes open and the onset of summer the army is always prepared for a fresh influx from across the borderBut having said all that there is definitely a great improvement in the internal security situation in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir When I say that I dont say that just based on the emotion but on various parameters you can judge the figures General Naravane saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever