NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD, 25 February, 2021 (TON): On Thursday, India and Pakistan reviewed the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and agreed for strict observance of all agreements, and understandings said the Indian Army.

In a joint statement issued in New Delhi and Islamabad, the Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan held discussions over the established mechanism of hotline contact.

Both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements, understandings, and cease firing along the LoC and all other sectors with effect from midnight 24 February and 25 February, 2021.

"The two sides reviewed the situation along the Line of Control and all other sectors in a free, frank, and cordial atmosphere," the statement said.

The two DGMOs agreed to address each other's core issues and concerns which have the propensity to disturb the peace and lead to violence in the interest of achieving mutually beneficial and sustainable peace along the borders.

"Both sides reiterated that existing mechanisms of hotline contact and border flag meetings will be utilized to resolve any unforeseen situation or misunderstanding," the statement said.

There is definitely a great improvement in the internal security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, said Indian Army Chief General M.M. Naravane on Wednesday on a webinar.

It is likely to expect that with continuous engagement of both the countries, there could be some sort of an understanding because unsettled borders and violence on the borders help no one.