Dispute Resolution
Since 1969, there have been eight rounds of talks between the two nations, without a breakthrough. Steps to resolve the dispute include:
- Allocation
- Delimitation
- Demarcation
- Administration
Since neither side has conceded ground, India has proposed that the maritime boundary could be demarcated first, as per the provisions of Technical Aspects of Law of Sea (TALOS). However, Pakistan has staunchly refused the proposal on the grounds that the dispute should be resolved first. Pakistan has also proposed that the two sides go in for international arbitration, which India has flatly refused. India maintains that all bilateral disputes should be resolved without the intervention of third-parties.
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