Tuesday 12 June 2012

India and Pakistan negotiate on Siachen

12th June 2012



  • Pakistan and India initiated 2-day talks search for a solution to the dispute over Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battle field.
  • The Indian side headed by Defence Secretary Shashikant Sharma while the Pakistani side led by Defence Secretary Nargis Sethi.



  • The Siachen Glacier dispute was highlighted when Pakistan lost 140 soldiers in a massive avalanche that struck a Pakistan Army camp
  • Pakistani Army chief General Ashfaq Pervaz Kayani called for a solution to the confrontation and demilitarization of the glacier.

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