Joint Press Statement on Pakistan-India talks on the Sir Creek issue
Date: May 29, 2005
Place: Rawalpindi, Pakistan

May 29, 2005

Pakistan-India talks on the Sir Creek issue under the Composite Dialogue Framework were held in Rawalpindi on 28-29 May 2005 to discuss the demarcation of International boundary between the two countries in the Sir Creek area.

2. The Pak delegation was led by Rear Admiral Ahsan-ul-Haq Chaudhri, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Defence and Indian delegation was led by Maj. Gen. M. Gopal Rao, Additional Surveyor General of India.

3. The talks were held in a frank and cordial atmosphere. The two sides exchanged views on various issues involved.

4. The two sides agreed to continue their discussions aimed at an early resolution of the issue for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

Rawalpindi
May 29, 2005