{"id":91020,"date":"2021-02-27T18:33:27","date_gmt":"2021-02-27T13:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=91020"},"modified":"2021-02-27T18:33:27","modified_gmt":"2021-02-27T13:03:27","slug":"ceasefire-between-india-and-pakistan-prospects-of-strengthening-bilateral-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/ceasefire-between-india-and-pakistan-prospects-of-strengthening-bilateral-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"Ceasefire between India and Pakistan: Prospects of strengthening bilateral relations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Synopsis:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">India and Pakistan have <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/india-and-pakistan-agrees-to-observe-2003-ceasefire-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">agreed to ceasefire along the\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Line of Control<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. But the further strengthening of relations will depend upon the security improvement in the region. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Background<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recently, India and Pakistan\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">agreed to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a \u201cstrict observance\u201d of all agreements and cease-fire along the Line of Control<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0This statement was delivered by Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">It has become possible due to a strong leadership in India that In South Asia there is a chance of building \u201csecurity community\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">security community<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is defined as a region where countries have agreed not to use violence to settle their conflicts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why this agreement is important<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">?<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">This development<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is an important confidence-building measure<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. It is very important because\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the number of reported violations of the cease-fire across the L<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">oC<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">increased d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ramatically in the last year.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Due to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0firing impacts\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">collateral damage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0takes place on the both sides. T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">he most vulnerable sections\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">is the one,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0living clo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">se to the LoC and other sectors.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">hey will be the immediate beneficiaries if the statement is implemented in letter and spirit.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Now there is a hope that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0this move\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">will be the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0first step towards a gradual normal<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">isation of diplomatic relations. Relations deteriorated since the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the po<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">sitive signals for good bilateral relations of India and Pakistan<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pakistan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019s leadership and its army<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">has now start to understand the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0futility of a con<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">frontationist course with India.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Also, it is in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0interest\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">of India\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to strengthen th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">is understanding of India<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0by offering incentives\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to Pakistan\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">that include the promise of a robust engagement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">India has also proved that its\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Neighbourhood First<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0slogan is not an empty one.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Under<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fvaccine\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">maitri<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0initiative, India is providing free vaccine to its\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">neighbours<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is a possibility of signing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0with Bangladesh\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If bilateral relations improve, we would witness a SAARC summit in Islamabad\u202fwith participation of India in it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the challenges?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">However, strengthening\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">connectivity and collaboration<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0between India and Pakistan totally depends upon the security commitments.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The big question now is,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">If Pakistan would avoid any interference in the Jammu and Kashmir. It would be the\u202ftest of Pakistan\u2019s strategic commitment to rebuilding bilateral relations.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"F4wkskmAWe\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/issue-of-ceasefire-violation-between-india-and-pakistan-explained-pointwise\/\">Issue of ceasefire violation between India and Pakistan &#8211; Explained Pointwise<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Issue of ceasefire violation between India and Pakistan &#8211; Explained Pointwise&#8221; &#8212; Free UPSC IAS Preparation For Aspirants\" src=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/issue-of-ceasefire-violation-between-india-and-pakistan-explained-pointwise\/embed\/#?secret=HvUtbcUTMO#?secret=F4wkskmAWe\" data-secret=\"F4wkskmAWe\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Synopsis:\u00a0India and Pakistan have agreed to ceasefire along the\u00a0Line of Control. But the further strengthening of relations will depend upon the security improvement in the region. \u00a0 Background\u00a0 Recently, India and Pakistan\u00a0agreed to\u00a0a \u201cstrict observance\u201d of all agreements and cease-fire along the Line of Control.\u00a0This statement was delivered by Director Generals of Military Operations of&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/ceasefire-between-india-and-pakistan-prospects-of-strengthening-bilateral-relations\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Ceasefire between India and Pakistan: Prospects of strengthening bilateral relations<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1230,9],"tags":[1457],"class_list":["post-91020","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-9-pm-daily-articles","category-public","tag-ir_02","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":{"total":0,"cached_at":"","cached_date":1704914663},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91020","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=91020"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91020\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=91020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=91020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=91020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}