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S Asia rivals in anti-terror move S Asia rivals in anti-terror move
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India and Pakistan have agreed to set up a joint panel to share intelligence to help fight terrorism.India and Pakistan have agreed to set up a joint panel to share intelligence to help fight terrorism.
The two sides issued a joint statement in Delhi after two days of talks between their foreign secretaries.The two sides issued a joint statement in Delhi after two days of talks between their foreign secretaries.
The new panel will "consider counter-terrorism measures, including the regular and timely sharing of information", the statement said.The new panel will "consider counter-terrorism measures, including the regular and timely sharing of information", the statement said.
The talks are the first between the South Asian neighbours since July's train bombings in Mumbai (Bombay).The talks are the first between the South Asian neighbours since July's train bombings in Mumbai (Bombay).
Peace on trackPeace on track
The meetings between Pakistan's Foreign Secretary, Riaz Mohammad Khan, and his Indian counterpart, Shiv Shankar Menon, have been described as "extensive and constructive".The meetings between Pakistan's Foreign Secretary, Riaz Mohammad Khan, and his Indian counterpart, Shiv Shankar Menon, have been described as "extensive and constructive".
Addressing a news conference after day two of the talks, Mr Khan said: "The panel will be headed by additional secretary-level officials dealing with international organisations and will be co-ordinated by the foreign office of both the countries."Addressing a news conference after day two of the talks, Mr Khan said: "The panel will be headed by additional secretary-level officials dealing with international organisations and will be co-ordinated by the foreign office of both the countries."
The two countries have also prepared a deal which will limit the risk of an inadvertent nuclear conflict, Mr Khan said. He added that the deal would be signed at a later date. But correspondents say beyond opening a bureaucratic channel of communication, the panel is unlikely, by itself, to make much difference.
Mr Khan said the two countries have also prepared a deal which will limit the risk of an inadvertent nuclear conflict. He added that the deal would be signed at a later date.
As officials from two countries sat down to talks, violence continued unabated in disputed Kashmir.
A defence ministry spokesman in Indian-administered Kashmir said soldiers killed six militants in two separate clashes in Kupwara district.
Two soldiers were also wounded in the fighting, the spokesman said.
On Tuesday, Indian foreign ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna said a "considerable amount of time was spent discussing terrorism".On Tuesday, Indian foreign ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna said a "considerable amount of time was spent discussing terrorism".
"The talks reviewed the composite dialogue process, Kashmir, and examined ways to implement a proposed anti-terror mechanism that the two countries have agreed to set up," he told reporters."The talks reviewed the composite dialogue process, Kashmir, and examined ways to implement a proposed anti-terror mechanism that the two countries have agreed to set up," he told reporters.
Terrorism focusTerrorism focus
India blamed Pakistan for the Mumbai bombs of July, in which about 200 people were killed, and suspended the peace process.India blamed Pakistan for the Mumbai bombs of July, in which about 200 people were killed, and suspended the peace process.
India and Pakistan have said they will work together against terrorismIndia and Pakistan have said they will work together against terrorism
Pakistan denied allegations it had been involved.Pakistan denied allegations it had been involved.
Observers said that, although no breakthroughs were expected, this week's resumption of negotiations was a sign the peace process had not been derailed.Observers said that, although no breakthroughs were expected, this week's resumption of negotiations was a sign the peace process had not been derailed.
Life was breathed back into negotiations when the leaders of the two countries met on the sidelines of the non-aligned summit in the Cuban capital, Havana, in September.Life was breathed back into negotiations when the leaders of the two countries met on the sidelines of the non-aligned summit in the Cuban capital, Havana, in September.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf agreed to create the joint anti-terrorist "mechanism".Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf agreed to create the joint anti-terrorist "mechanism".
Analysts in India have expressed doubts as to whether such a mechanism will be effective as they argue that Pakistan's intelligence services are supporting militant groups - claims denied by Islamabad.Analysts in India have expressed doubts as to whether such a mechanism will be effective as they argue that Pakistan's intelligence services are supporting militant groups - claims denied by Islamabad.
Pakistani officials say a resolution to the dispute over Kashmir, which is claimed by both countries, holds the key to peace in the region.Pakistani officials say a resolution to the dispute over Kashmir, which is claimed by both countries, holds the key to peace in the region.
Pakistan is also seeking progress on a proposed withdrawal of troops from Siachen glacier. Pakistan was also seeking progress on a proposed withdrawal of troops from Siachen glacier.
The two armies have been facing each other on this 5,500m (18,500-foot) high battlefield since 1984.The two armies have been facing each other on this 5,500m (18,500-foot) high battlefield since 1984.
Indian and Pakistani troops have maintained a ceasefire in the glacier area since 2003, but there has been no agreement on how and when to withdraw troops permanently.Indian and Pakistani troops have maintained a ceasefire in the glacier area since 2003, but there has been no agreement on how and when to withdraw troops permanently.