Tashkent, 10 January 1966The Prime Minister of India and the President of Pakistan having met at Tashkent and having discussed the existing relations between
India and Pakistan, hereby declare their firm resolve to restore normal and peaceful relations between their countries and to promote
understanding and friendly relations between their peoples. They consider the attainment of these objectives of vital importance
for the welfare of the 600 million people of India and Pakistan.
I
The Prime Minister of India and the President of Pakistan agree that both sides will exert all efforts to create good neighbourly
relations between India and Pakistan in accordance with the United Nations Charter. They reaffirm their obligation under the Charter
not to have recourse to force and to settle their disputes through peaceful means. They considered that the interests of peace in
their region and particularly in the Indo-Pakistan Sub-Continent and, indeed, the interests of the peoples of India and Pakistan
were not served by the continuance of tension between the two countries. It was against this background that Jammu and Kashmir was
discussed, and each of the sides set forth its respective position.
II
The Prime Minister of India and the President of Pakistan have agreed that all armed personnel of the two countries shall be withdrawn
not later than 25 February, 1966 to the positions they held prior to 5 August, 1965, and both sides shall observe the cease-fire
terms on the cease-fire line.
III
The Prime Minister of India and the President of Pakistan have agreed that relations between India and Pakistan shall be based on
the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of each other.
IV
The Prime Minister of India and the President of Pakistan have agreed that both sides will discourage any propaganda directed against
the other country, and will encourage propaganda which promotes the development of friendly relations between the two countries.
V
The Prime Minister of India and the President of Pakistan have agreed that the High Commissioner of India to Pakistan and the High
Commissioner of Pakistan to India will return to their posts and that the normal functioning of diplomatic missions of both countries
will be restored. Both Governments shall observe the Vienna Convention of 1961 on Diplomatic Intercourse.
VI
The Prime Minister of India and the President of Pakistan have agreed to consider measures towards the restoration of economic and
trade relations, communications, as well as cultural exchanges between India and Pakistan, and to take measures to implement the
existing agreements between India and Pakistan.
VII
The Prime Minister of India and the President of Pakistan have agreed that they give instructions to their respective authorities
to carry out the repatriation of the prisoners of war.
VIII
The Prime Minister of India and the President of Pakistan have agreed that the sides will continue the discussion of questions relating
to the problems of refugees and evictions/illegal immigrations. They also agreed that both sides will create conditions which will
prevent the exodus of people. They further agreed to discuss the return of the property and assets taken over by either side in connection
with the conflict.
IX
The Prime Minister of India and the President of Pakistan have agreed that the sides will continue meetings both at the highest and
at other levels on matters of direct concern to both countries. Both sides have recognized the need to set up joint Indian-Pakistani
bodies which will report to their Governments in order to decide what further steps should be taken.
The Prime Minister of India and the President of Pakistan record their feelings of deep appreciation and gratitude to the leaders
of the Soviet Union, the Soviet Government and personally to the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the U.S.S.R. for their constructive,
friendly and noble part in bringing about the present meeting which has resulted in mutually satisfactory results. They also express
to the Government and friendly people of Uzbekistan their sincere thankfulness for their overwhelming reception and generous hospitality.
They invite the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the U.S.S.R. to witness this Declaration.
Sd /-
LAL BAHADUR
Prime Minister of India.
Tashkent, 10 January 1966.
Sd /-
M.A KHAN, F. M.
President of Pakistan.
