Indian, Pakistani diplomats hold talks on new confidence building

Описание: (8 Aug 2005) SHOTLIST

1. Leader of Pakistani delegation Tariq Osman Hyder arriving for talks
2. Security
3. Members of Pakistani delegation arriving
4. Pakistani delegation
5. SOUNDBITE (English): Tariq Osman Hyder, leader of Pakistani delegation
"In the nuclear CBMs (confidence building measures) we managed to get some results and we have some momentum. So it is the objective of
the Pakistani side that there are doable CBMs on the conventional side which are achievable and we should both work together towards that. That's what we will be working for today and we are....we are optimistic and given political will on both sides, I am sure we will be able to reach something."
6. Pakistani delegation walking into building for talks
7. Sign board Ministry of External Affairs, venue for talks

STORYLINE:

India and Pakistan were discussing security issues on Monday following a weekend agreement to set up a hot line between their foreign ministries and warn the other about missile tests.

They were expected to discuss reducing the military presence in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir and other border-related differences.

Leader of the Pakistani delegation Tariq Osman Hyder said they were optimistic after the successful conclusion of talks on the nuclear confidence building measures.

The two countries have agreed to set up a hot line in August "to prevent misunderstandings and reduce risks relevant to nuclear issues."

They also agreed to formalise a long-standing arrangement to inform each other about upcoming missile tests.

The agreement showed the often-stumbling peace dialogue between the South Asian nuclear rivals was moving forward.

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