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Indian, Pakistani Defense Secretaries Open Talks on Siachen Glacier



Pakistan's defense secretary, Tariq Waseem Ghazi, and his Indian counterpart, Shekhar Dutt, opened the two-day talks on Tuesday in New Delhi.

The two sides are discussing a proposal for a troop withdrawal from the glacier. India says the present troop positions should first be marked on a map and on the ground as evidence in case the area is reoccupied after a deal. Pakistan opposes the marking, saying it would legitimize Indian occupation of the strategic glacier in 1984.

The glacier region has been peaceful since late 2003, when India and Pakistan signed a ceasefire in Kashmir.

On Tuesday, India announced that it is unilaterally releasing 59 Pakistani fishermen arrested last year after illegally crossing into its waters. A Foreign Ministry statement says they are being released as a goodwill gesture.

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