What is the Shimla Agreement? Which Has Been Suspended By Pakistan
What is the Shimla Agreement – After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, there is a stir all over the country. After the terrorist attack, India has taken strict action against Pakistan. Many important decisions were taken in the CCS meeting held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Modi. In response, India has taken strict steps and suspended the Indus Water Treaty. Pakistan has been scared after this action of India. Pakistan has also closed its airspace and Wagah border for Indian air services. Apart from this, Pakistan has decided to suspend all bilateral agreements, including the Simla Agreement.
When was the Simla Agreement signed?
The Simla Agreement, signed between the prime ministers of India and Pakistan, was an agreement that set the principles governing future bilateral relations between the two countries. It was signed on 02 July 1972, eight months after the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. Which led to the partition of Pakistan and the formation of Bangladesh. The agreement included steps taken to normalize relations between India and Pakistan. The agreement was signed between both countries at the Barnes Court (Raj Bhawan) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. You also read this These Celebrities Went To Kashmir Before The Pahalgam Terrorist Attack
What were the terms of the Simla Agreement?
According to the Simla Agreement, India released 93,000 Pakistani prisoners of war (POWs) who had surrendered to liberate Bangladesh after the 1971 war. It also stipulated that relations between India and Pakistan would be governed by the United Nations Charter. Any differences would be resolved peacefully and through bilateral negotiations, and no matter between the two countries would be referred to a third forum. Both countries would respect each other’s territorial integrity and would not interfere in each other’s internal affairs. After the 1971 war, troops would be withdrawn from each other’s side of the international border. The ceasefire line would be respected after 17 December 1971 and the Bangladesh War. The agreement also contained some other provisions, such as the restoration of communications, telegraph, postal, and air links.
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