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A meeting between the delegations of Pakistan and India was held on December 2 and 3, 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 and the Indian delegation was led by Shri Lajpat Rail Thapar, Additional Member (Traffic), Railway Board, Ministry of Railways.
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 rail 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.
The talks were held in a cordial and constructive manner.
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