Joint Statement, India - Pakistan in New York
Date: September 14,
2005
Place: New York, USA
September 14, 2005
The following India-Pakistan Joint Statement was issued after a meeting
of Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and President Pervez Musharraf of
Pakistan at New York on September 14, 2005 on the sidelines of the
Plenary meeting of 60th UN-General Assembly Session.
“Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and President Pervez Musharraf met in
New York on September 14, 2005 and reviewed progress in their relations
since they last met in New Delhi on April 18, 2005. The two leaders
referred to the earlier statements of January 6, 2004 and April 18, 2005
and reiterated their pledge that they would not allow terrorism to
impede the peace process.
They reaffirmed their commitment to the decisions taken at their meeting
in New Delhi and agreed to expedite their implementation. They also
welcomed the progress made within the framework of the composite
dialogue, including promotion of trade and economic relations, people to
people contacts and confidence building measures. They also welcomed the
recent release of prisoners on both sides and agreed to continue this
process on a humanitarian basis.
They expressed their commitment to ensure a peaceful settlement of all
pending issues including Jammu and Kashmir to the satisfaction of both
sides. They agreed that possible options for a peaceful, negotiated
settlement in this regard should continue to be pursued in a sincere
spirit and purposeful manner.”
New York
September 14, 2005