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The second round of the India-Pakistan technical level talks for operationalisation of the Amritsar-Lahore and Amritsar-Nankana Sahib bus services was held in New Delhi on 27-28 September 2005. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Dilip Sinha, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs and the Pakistan delegation was led by Mr Mohammad Abbas, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Communications.
The two sides finalised an agreement on the Lahore-Amritsar bus service. They also discussed the draft agreement / protocol and technical modalities for the Nankana Sahib –Amritsar bus service including issues such as designated routes, bus terminals and facilities for the bus crews. Both sides agreed to hold another round of technical level talks within one month to finalise the arrangements for starting the Nankana Sahib-Amritsar bus service at the earliest possible.
A trial run of the Lahore-Amritsar bus service by the operators of the two sides will take place in the second half of October 2005 with a view to starting the regular bus service in the first half of November 2005.
The two sides also explored the possibility of travel by pilgrims from both countries to holy shrines in India and Pakistan including Ajmer Sharif.
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