After discussions between the Director Generals of Military Operations of Pakistan and India, the two sides have agreed to a ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control and all other sectors with effect from midnight of February 24 to 25.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the two Director Generals of Military Operations held discussions over the established mechanism of hotline contact. “The two sides reviewed the situation along Line of Control and all other sectors in a free, frank and cordial atmosphere,” it added.
Both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements, understandings and ceasefire along the LoC and all other sectors, with effect from last midnight. Both sides reiterated that existing, mechanisms of hotline contact and border flag meetings will be utilized to resolve any unforeseen situation or misunderstanding.
During the discussions, both sides reiterated that existing mechanisms of hotline contact and border flag meetings will be utilised to resolve any unforeseen situation or misunderstanding.
ISPR Director General Major General Babar Iftikhar reportedly said: “There has been contact between India and Pakistan on a hotline level since 1987. Frequently, the DGMOs of both countries stay in contact through this established mechanism.”
He said that there has been a spike in ceasefire violations along the LoC since 2014. “Both the DGMOs have agreed that the existing 2003 understanding should be implemented in letter and spirit.”
The discussion between the two armies took place at a time when a large number of ceasefire violations were taking place along the LoC.
