India-Pakistan Siachen Talks were held in Rawalpindi

The Defence Secretary level talks between Pakistan and India and on Siachen were held at the Ministry of Defence, Rawalpindi on 11 – 12 June 2012. The talks were held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. The conclusion of the talks was that both nations reaffirmed their resolve to make serious, sustained and result oriented efforts for seeking an amicable resolution of Siachen. It was agreed to continue dialogue on Siachen. Both countries acknowledged that the ceasefire was holding since 2003.

It was agreed that the next round of talks on Siachen will be held in New Delhi on mutually convenient dates, to be fixed through diplomatic channels.

 
Both India and Pakistan want to demilitarize Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield. However, they have differences over the modalities. India wants the Actual Ground Position Line to be authenticated before withdrawal of troops from Siachen while Pakistan wants demilitarization first.