India and Pakistan have reiterated their desire to find an amicable solution of the Sir Creek issue through sustained and result oriented dialogue. During the two day talks that began yesterday in New Delhi,the two sides discussed the land boundary in the Sir Creek area and also delimitation of International Maritime Boundary between India and Pakistan.

The ministry of external affairs statement issued in New Delhi said, both the sides agreed to hold the next round of the talks on Sir Creek issue in Pakistan at mutually convenient dates.

AIR correspondent reports that the Indian delegation was led by Surveyor General of India Dr Swarna Subba Rao. The Pakistan delegation was led by Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Defence Rear Admiral Farrokh Ahmad. The Pakistan delegation also met Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Shekhar Agarwal.