In a rare but significant development, the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of Pakistan and India resumed contact through a military hotline and agreed to maintain the current ceasefire arrangement along the Line of Control (LoC), Indian media reported on Monday.
The first round of DGMO-level talks since the recent flare-up in border tensions was held between Pakistan’s Major General Kashif Abdullah and India’s Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai. The much-anticipated communication came two days after both countries announced a mutual ceasefire, easing fears of a broader conflict.
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Interestingly, the call had originally been slated for Monday morning at 11 a.m. but had been postponed for reasons that have not been revealed. It eventually went on later in the evening after a high-level security meeting led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Interestingly, the call had initially been scheduled for Monday morning at 11 a.m. but was delayed for undisclosed reasons. It finally took place later in the evening, following a high-level security meeting chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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The DGMO contact follows recent statements by Pakistan Army spokesperson Major General Ahmed Sharif, who reaffirmed Pakistan’s willingness to keep military communication channels open with India. He described DGMO talks as a routine and vital tool to prevent unnecessary escalation and maintain peace along the LoC.
