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India and Pakistan have signed an agreement aimed at reducing the risk of accidental nuclear war in the region. | |
The deal was signed during talks in Delhi between Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri and his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee. | The deal was signed during talks in Delhi between Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri and his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee. |
India also said it would share with Pakistan details of the investigation into the bombing of a cross-border train on Sunday. | India also said it would share with Pakistan details of the investigation into the bombing of a cross-border train on Sunday. |
The blasts and blaze they caused killed 68 people, most of them Pakistanis. | The blasts and blaze they caused killed 68 people, most of them Pakistanis. |
Details of the deal limiting the risk of an inadvertent nuclear conflict were not made available immediately. | Details of the deal limiting the risk of an inadvertent nuclear conflict were not made available immediately. |
The two sides condemned the blasts on the Samjhauta (Friendship) Express and vowed to continue with the peace process. | The two sides condemned the blasts on the Samjhauta (Friendship) Express and vowed to continue with the peace process. |
Share information | Share information |
"Whatever information is available regarding the blasts, will be shared with Pakistan," Mr Mukherjee told reporters. | "Whatever information is available regarding the blasts, will be shared with Pakistan," Mr Mukherjee told reporters. |
The two countries established a joint panel last year to share intelligence to help fight terrorism. | The two countries established a joint panel last year to share intelligence to help fight terrorism. |
"The investigation of the blasts will be carried out by India. The objective of the joint mechanism is to share information and act on that," Mr Mukherjee said. | "The investigation of the blasts will be carried out by India. The objective of the joint mechanism is to share information and act on that," Mr Mukherjee said. |
The governments of India and Pakistan should not allow the perpetrators of this incident to achieve their objectives Khurshid KasuriPakistani foreign minister Victims recall train horror Press condemns train blasts Rivals' cautious response | |
Mr Kasuri said the two countries would take up the issue of the blasts at the panel's meeting in Islamabad in March. | Mr Kasuri said the two countries would take up the issue of the blasts at the panel's meeting in Islamabad in March. |
"It will be high on the agenda," he said. | "It will be high on the agenda," he said. |
Mr Mukherjee said the joint survey of Sir Creek - a disputed marshland between India and Pakistan - was progressing smoothly. | Mr Mukherjee said the joint survey of Sir Creek - a disputed marshland between India and Pakistan - was progressing smoothly. |
He said India has handed over a list of relatives of prisoners of war (being held in Pakistani jails) who want to visit Pakistan in 2007. | He said India has handed over a list of relatives of prisoners of war (being held in Pakistani jails) who want to visit Pakistan in 2007. |
Recently, Islamabad had extended an invitation to Indians to visit Pakistan to search for their missing relatives. | Recently, Islamabad had extended an invitation to Indians to visit Pakistan to search for their missing relatives. |
Sketches issued | Sketches issued |
The two sides also discussed issues such as co-operation in education, information technology, science and environment. | The two sides also discussed issues such as co-operation in education, information technology, science and environment. |
Observers say while the attack has cast a cloud over the talks between the two foreign ministers, it could inject urgency into the long-running process. | Observers say while the attack has cast a cloud over the talks between the two foreign ministers, it could inject urgency into the long-running process. |
Meanwhile, police in India have issued images of two men they believe got off the train just before the attack. | Meanwhile, police in India have issued images of two men they believe got off the train just before the attack. |
The victims were killed after explosives started a fire in two carriages of the Delhi-Lahore train. | The victims were killed after explosives started a fire in two carriages of the Delhi-Lahore train. |
It is not clear who was behind the attack on the train near Panipat, 80km (50 miles) from Delhi, and no group has yet claimed responsibility. | It is not clear who was behind the attack on the train near Panipat, 80km (50 miles) from Delhi, and no group has yet claimed responsibility. |
While Indian police have presented no evidence so far that Pakistani-based militants were involved, correspondents say that is the inference being drawn by India. | While Indian police have presented no evidence so far that Pakistani-based militants were involved, correspondents say that is the inference being drawn by India. |
People's suspicions are based on previous similar attacks, including the bombing of a commuter train in Mumbai last year - although allegations of Pakistani involvement were never proved. | People's suspicions are based on previous similar attacks, including the bombing of a commuter train in Mumbai last year - although allegations of Pakistani involvement were never proved. |
That attack effectively derailed peace talks for many months between India and Pakistan and only now have relations warmed sufficiently for talks to resume at such a high level. | That attack effectively derailed peace talks for many months between India and Pakistan and only now have relations warmed sufficiently for talks to resume at such a high level. |
Mr Kasuri visited some of the victims of the bombing at the Delhi hospital where they are being treated. | Mr Kasuri visited some of the victims of the bombing at the Delhi hospital where they are being treated. |
Victims' security questions In pictures: Blasts aftermath | Victims' security questions In pictures: Blasts aftermath |
The twice-weekly cross-border train service - one of only two rail links between India and Pakistan - was restarted in 2004 after a two-year gap as part of the peace process. | The twice-weekly cross-border train service - one of only two rail links between India and Pakistan - was restarted in 2004 after a two-year gap as part of the peace process. |
Mr Kasuri is also expected to meet India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the course of his visit. | Mr Kasuri is also expected to meet India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the course of his visit. |
The talks have been going on for three years, but have made little headway on key issues such as the dispute over Kashmir. | The talks have been going on for three years, but have made little headway on key issues such as the dispute over Kashmir. |