Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Tasnim Aslam was asked if Pakistan was ready to look beyond its stated position as India says the UN resolutions do not stand because of the Simla agreement.
- Simla agreement made UN Security Council resolutions on Kashmir invalid and had no legal basis.
- The simla agreement was signed between India and Pakistan on July 2, 1972 in simla the capital city of Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It followed from war between the two nations in 1971 that also led to the independence of Bangladesh. The agreement was ratified by the parliament of the both nations. The agreement was the result of resolve of both the countries to put an end to the conflict and confrontation that have hitherto marred there relation.
Major outcomes of simla agreement:
- Both countries “settle their differences by peaceful means through bilateral negotiations”. India has many times maintained that Kashmir dispute is bilateral issue and must be settled through bilateral negotiations as per simla agreement 1972 and thus denied any third party intervention even that of UN. However Pakistan does not agree with India’s view and seek UN intervention in Kashmir.
- The agreement converted the cease fire line of dec 17, 1971 into line of control between (LOC) India and Pakistan.
- Good neighbourhood and durable peace between them is a commitment by both countries to peaceful co-existence, respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs on the basis of equality and mutual benefits.
- The basic issues and causes of conflict which have bedeviled the relations between the 2 countries of last 25 years shall be resolved by peaceful means.
- In accordance with the charter of United Nations they shall refrain from threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of each other
- Both governments will take all steps within their power to prevent hostile propaganda directed each other.
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