It may not be the result of a “package deal to stabilise relations with China”, they say. “I would imagine a decision like this in both countries would have involved considerable amount of interagency discussion and consensus. Analysis | Backchannel diplomacy played its part in India, Pakistan decision to cease fire along LoCThe DGMOs had announced a similar decision to observe the ceasefire line in December 2013 and May 2018 after similar hotline conversations as well. From just four CFVs in 2004, the number reported in 2014 was 583, which grew nearly tenfold by 2020 to 5,133. “The government of India perhaps decided to make sure that at least one front is diffused, that is, Pakistan.

Source: The Hindu February 27, 2021 16:52 UTC