In a rare hotline exchange, top military officers from both nations reaffirm ceasefire, discuss steps to de-escalate tensions along the border
Diplomat Correspondent
New Delhi (DD)In a significant move aimed at reducing hostilities and restoring calm along the Line of Control and international border, the Directors General of Military Operations (DGsMO) of India and Pakistan held talks at 5:00 PM on May 12 (today). The conversation, conducted over the established military hotline, comes amid heightened tensions and follows recent statements from both sides emphasizing peace and restraint.
According to official sources, the DGsMO-level talks focused on reaffirming the mutual commitment that neither side will fire a single shot nor engage in any aggressive or inimical actions. The two sides acknowledged the importance of maintaining the sanctity of the ceasefire agreement and stressed the need for strict compliance by troops on the ground.
In a development welcomed by observers, both nations agreed to initiate immediate confidence-building measures, including steps toward troop reduction along the border and forward areas. This marks a potentially important de-escalation after months of rising border deployments and retaliatory posturing.
Military analysts believe the renewed engagement at the DGsMO level may pave the way for a broader diplomatic thaw, though the political leadership in New Delhi remains firm that substantive dialogue will only follow an end to cross-border terrorism.
The outcome of Monday’s conversation is being viewed as a positive, if cautious, step toward maintaining stability in one of the world’s most volatile regions (DD)