India and Pakistan agreed for strict adherence to allagreements, and understandings after both the countries reviewed the situationalong the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
Both the countries issues a joint statement was issued. It stated that theDirector Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan held discussionsover the established mechanism of hotline contact.
"The two sides reviewed the situation along the Line of Control and allother sectors in a free, frank and cordial atmosphere," the statementsaid.
It further pointed out that in the interest of achieving mutually beneficialand sustainable peace along the borders, the two DGMOs agreed to address eachother's core issues and concerns which have the propensity to disturb peace andlead to violence.
Both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements, understandings andcease firing along the LoC and all other sectors with effect from midnightFebruary 24 and February 25, 2021.
"Both sides reiterated that existing mechanisms of hotline contact andborder flag meetings will be utilised to resolve any unforeseen situation ormisunderstanding," the statement said.
On Wednesday, Indian Army Chief General M.M. Naravane, while speaking at awebinar organised by the Vivekananda International Foundation, said that thereis definitely a great improvement in the internal security situation in Jammuand Kashmir. He, however, stated that Pakistan-promoted terror still remains athreat.
Indian Army Chief said that Pakistan is committed to the strategy of supportingterrorism in all its forms as terrorist launchpads continue to be operated andterrorists continue to be there on the other side of the LoC looking for anopportunity to cross over.
General Naravane expressed confidence that with continued engagement withPakistan, there could be some sort of an understanding because unsettledborders and violence on the borders help no one.
"We always want peace and tranquility in our border areas, whether it bethe western front or the northern front and the Line of Actual Control. Orwhether it is on the Indo-Myanmar border, we are always looking for peace andtranquility and our role is to ensure that so as the rest of the nation candevelop," he said.
Talking about terrorism, General Naravane said the winter months are always alittle 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 border.
"But having said all that, there is definitely a great improvement in theinternal security situation in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. When Isay that, I don't say that just based on the emotion but on various parametersyou can judge the figures," General Naravane said.