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Timeline of dialogue process between India, Pakistan
New Delhi: Here is a timeline of the dialogue process between India and Pakistan as given out by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
*In 1998, a composite dialogue was started between India and Pakistan. This was the first time reference of “all outstanding issues including Jammu and Kashmir” was mentioned.
The dialogue had eight subjects:
1. Siachen – to be handled by the defence secretary.
2. Sir Creek – to be handled by surveyor general or additional secretary defence.
3. Tulbul navigation project – to be handled by secretary water resources.
4. Terrorism and drug trafficking – to be handled by home secretary.
5. Economic and commercial cooperation – to be handled by commerce secretary.
6. Promotion of friendly exchanges – to be handled by secretary culture.
7. Peace and security including CBMs – to be handled by foreign secretary.
8. Jammu and Kashmir – under the foreign secretary.
*1999 – Then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited Lahore, from where Lahore declaration came.
Kargil war happened in the same year disrupting the talks process.
*2001 – President Pervez Musharraf was invited for Agra summit. Sushma Swaraj said it failed as he was adamant on discussing Kashmir issue first.
*2004-2005 – Discussions on composite dialogue resumed. There was one round of discussions in 2004, and another in 2005. Foreign secretaries held talks which was monitored by foreign ministers of the two countries.
*2008 – Mumbai terror attacks stalled the whole process.
*2010 – Talks started again and it was named “resumed dialogue” instead of composite dialogue. There were minor differences from the composite dialogue, as this time it included counter terrorism, including Mumbai attack trials and humanitarian issues, which was to be overseen by the home secretary.
Along with peace and security, including CBMs, and Jammu and Kashmir, cultural exchanges also came under the foreign secretary.
Other subjects and responsibilities remained unchanged and there were two rounds of dialogue.
*2012 – Talks topped following firing on the border and beheading of an Indian soldier.
*2015 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in Ufa. However it was not the composite or resumed dialogue that was restarted. The two sides decided to discuss terror and violence, to delink talks and terror and to create atmosphere for talks, Sushma Swaraj said on Saturday.
*July 23, 2015 – India sent a letter to Pakistan inviting their NSA Sartaj Aziz for talks on Aug 23.
*July 24, 2015 – India sent letter to Pakistan asking them for dates for the meetings of DGMOs, and DG BSF and Pakistan Rangers. Pakistan has not yet given a date for DGMO talks, and the date for DG BSF and Pakistan Ranger’s talks was given Sep 6.
*Aug 14, 2015 – Pakistan responded to the letter, sending agenda for talks which were beyond the scope of Ufa statement.
*Aug 21, 2015 – India declared “unilateral imposition of new conditions and distortion of the agreed agenda cannot be the basis for going forward” with the NSA level talks with Pakistan but stopped short of calling off the dialogue.
*Aug 22, 2015 – External Affairs Minister clarified there can be no talks involving “third party” Hurriyat, and Kashmir cannot be on agenda as it is against the spirit of Ufa. The minister invited Aziz to talk not involving these issues.
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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