New Delhi: In a key step towards de-escalation, the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan held crucial talks on Monday to reinforce the ceasefire understanding reached on May 10 following four days of intense cross-border hostilities.
Though the talks were initially scheduled for 12 noon, the conversation via the established military hotline commenced around 5 p.m.
Both sides reviewed the terms of the May 10 ceasefire agreement and exchanged views on ways to prevent further escalation.
According to a statement issued by the Indian Army, the DGMOs discussed measures to maintain peace along the Line of Control and agreed that neither side would initiate any firing or engage in aggressive or hostile actions going forward.
The dialogue also saw both nations committing to explore immediate steps for de-escalation, including a mutual reduction of troops deployed along the borders and forward positions.
The talks are being viewed as a cautious but constructive move in restoring calm following the recent surge in tensions triggered by the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam and India’s subsequent Operation Sindoor.
