|
A meeting between the delegations of Pakistan and India was held on 2nd & 3rd December, 2004 to discuss the modalities of the resumption of rail-link between Pakistan and India through the border at Khokhrapar-Munnabao. The Pakistan delegation was led by Mr. Zaeem Ahmed Chaudhry, Secretary Railway Board, Ministry of Railways while the Indian delegation was led by Mr. Lajpat Rai Thapar, Additional Member (Traffic) Railway Board.
The talks were held in a cordial and constructive manner. Both sides agreed to an early resumption of the rail link between Khokhrapar- Munnabao. It was also agreed by the two sides to take necessary steps in the interim, to undertake specific activities including laying of railway tracks and other related infrastructure, to operationalize the rail link. It was agreed to hold the next meeting between the Railway authorities of Pakistan and India on a mutually agreed date.
|
