ISLAMABAD – Dr Moeed Yusuf, the National Security Advisor to Prime MinisterImran Khan, on Thursday dismissed speculation in India media that therecent agreement with Delhi for ceasefire at the Line of Control was theresult of back-channel talks between the two nuclear countries.
“I have seen claims by Indian media that attribute today’s ceasefireannouncement between Pakistani and Indian DGMOs to back-channel diplomacybetween me and the Indian NSA. This is baseless. No such talks have takenplace between me and Mr. Doval [India’s NSA Ajit Doval],” he said in atweet.
His remarks come after a special hotline contact was established betweenthe Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan and Indiawhere in both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements,understandings, and cease firing along the LOC and all other sectors, witheffect from midnight 24/25 February 21.
Dr Moeed said that the welcome development on the LoC is a result ofdiscussions through the established channel of DGMOs.
“Obviously these are by their very nature not in the public eye and doneprivately and professionally through the direct channel,” he added.
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“Pakistan has continued to call for the 2003 ceasefire agreement to behonored and I am glad we have reached the understanding. It must befollowed in letter and spirit,” Yusuf said.
Doing so will save innocent lives so no one should question the intent. Norshould wrong inferences be drawn. There is nothing more than meets the eyehere.