India-Pakistan bilateral dialogue letter

Notes

• A joint open letter signed by 117 individuals from India and Pakistan has advocated for the resumption of comprehensive bilateral dialogue.
• The initiative was spearheaded by O.P. Shah, chairman of the Centre for Peace and Progress.
• The letter calls for the resumption of discussions on Jammu and Kashmir, specifically suggesting a review of the framework negotiated between 2004 and 2007.
• Key recommendations include demilitarisation, de-escalation, and addressing the mutual security concerns of both nations.
• The proposal advocates for the restoration of full diplomatic relations and the resumption of normal visa services.
• The letter highlights the need for increased people-to-people exchanges, including families, students, academics, and journalists.

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This is day 1 of 3 in India-Pakistan bilateral diplomatic engagement, which has been running since 2 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

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