SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said his Government has made “progress” in talks with the Centre over extending banking and telecommunication facilities to LoC traders.
Sayeed said talks were also on for clearance of proposed trade delegation to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) for smooth conduct of cross-LoC trade.
“The State Government has achieved progress in the negotiations with Centre over extending banking and telecom facilities and clearance of proposed trade delegation to Muzaffarabad (capital of PoK) for business-related discussions, which are vital for smooth conduct of cross-LoC trade,” Sayeed said after laying foundation stone for several works at Salamabad near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Baramulla district.
He said the issues can be clinched if both India and Pakistan agree to the proposal in the meetings of the Joint Working Group (JWG), held between the two countries from time-to-time.
Describing cross-LoC ties as the biggest Confidence Building Measure for ushering in peace and harmony between the two countries, Sayeed said “Kashmir has its own unique identity that India has recognized”.
The Chief Minister reiterated his commitment to four-laning of Uri-Kaman Post Road saying his Government is working on a plan to promote Kashmir Handicraft as a major tradeable item in cross-LoC business. (AGENCIES)
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