Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani and I have held detailed discussions over three sessions, yesterday and today, on Peace and Security, including CBMs; Jammu & Kashmir and Promotion of Friendly Exchanges. We have also taken stock of the current state of our bilateral relations and reviewed the progress in the various Secretary level meetings held on different issues in the second round of the resumed dialogue.

2. We have had a frank and constructive discussion on the issues in the agenda. We have exchanged our respective views on areas of mutual interest and concern. This dialogue has contributed to a better understanding of each other's positions. While we might not agree on all issues, we do agree that relations between our two countries have to be normalized. There is a determination on both sides to take forward our dialogue with an open mind and a constructive spirit. You have a Joint Statement that has been agreed by both sides, which reflects our common position. I will briefly refer to some elements in this Joint Statement:

a. The issue of Peace and Security, including CBMs, was discussed in a comprehensive manner. Both sides emphasized the need to promote greater trust and mutual understanding through constructive dialogue..