Pakistan Signals Talks with India After Operation Sindoor

Pakistan Calls for Dialogue with India Amid Tensions

Amidst heightened tensions, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has renewed his call for dialogue with India, emphasizing the need to resolve critical issues such as Kashmir, water sharing, and terrorism.

Sharif's Appeal at Trilateral Summit

Speaking at the Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan, Sharif urged both nations to engage in peaceful discussions. This appeal follows India's firm stance, articulated after Operation Sindoor, that talks will solely address Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and terrorism.

Sticking Points and Conditions

Sharif reiterated his willingness to discuss counterterrorism and resume trade ties, while also criticizing India's suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. He stressed the importance of resolving the Kashmir issue in accordance with UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. However, India maintains that any dialogue will exclusively focus on PoK and terrorism, as stated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi following Operation Sindoor.

Recent Escalations and De-escalation

Tensions have escalated following a recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to India's retaliatory Operation Sindoor, targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan and PoK. The conflict de-escalated after both sides agreed to halt military actions.