Recognizing that the nuclear dimension of the security environment
of the two countries adds to their responsibility for avoidance of
conflict between the two countries.
Committed to the principles and purposes of the Charter of the
united Nations, and the universally accepted principles of peaceful
co-existence.
Reiterating the determination of both countries to implementing the
Smile Agreement in letter and spirit;
Committed to the objective of universal nuclear disarmament and
non-proliferation;
Convinced of the importance of mutually agreed confidence building
measures for improving the security environment;
Recalling their agreement of 23rd September, 1998, that an
environment of peace and security is in the supreme national
interest of both sides and that the resolution of all outstanding
issues, including Jammu and Kashmir , is essential for this purpose;
Have agreed that
their respective Governments;
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shall intensify
their efforts to resolve all issues including the issue of Jammu
and Kashmir.
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shall refrain from
intervention and interference in each other's internal affairs.
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shall intensify
their composite and integrated dialogue process for an early and
positive outcome of the agreed bilateral agenda.
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shall take
immediate steps for reducing the risk of accidental or
unauthorized use of nuclear weapons and discuss concepts and
doctrines with a view to elaborating measures for confidence
building in the nuclear and conventional fields, aimed at
prevention of conflict.
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reaffirm their
commitment to the goals and objectives of the SAARC and to
concert their efforts towards the realization of the SAARC
vision for the year 2000 and beyond with a view to promoting the
welfare of the peoples of South Asia and to improve their
quality of life through accelerated economic growth, social
progress and cultural development.
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reaffirm their
condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations
and their determination to combat this menace.
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shall promote and
protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Signed at
Lahore on the 21st day of February 1999.