India, Pakistan in key peace talks

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- Three days of landmark talks between bitter foes India and Pakistan have opened in Islamabad, with the long-standing dispute over Kashmir expected to be the main focus.

Despite being dubbed "talks about talks," officials say the discussions -- the first in more than two years -- will be comprehensive with hopes the nuclear-armed neighbors will restore peace negotiations shattered in 2001.

But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Instead, officials say they will mainly try to set up an agenda and other logistics for further talks over the next few months that could lead to a summit between Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee.

On Monday, Jalil Abbas Jilani, the director-general for South Asia in Pakistan's Foreign Ministry, shook hands with India's Arun Singh, a joint secretary in the External Affairs ministry, before beginning the meeting.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Relations between Pakistan and India have been frosty since independence from Britain half a century ago. They have been squabbling and fighting over Kashmir, the mountainous territory with a Muslim majority claimed by both countries.

There have been two full-scale wars over the region -- one in 1947 and another in 1965 -- followed by decades of endless exchanges of fire across the Line Of Control that divides Kashmir into Indian and Pakistani sections. China also controls a portion of the region.

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

In recent years, the territory has been wracked by the mounting insurgency and there were fears the two countries were on the brink of full-scale war during a tense standoff and military build-up sparked by a militant attack on Parliament in New Delhi in December 2001.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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But no breakthroughs are expected during the initial round of meetings between foreign ministry officials.

Lower-level officials will meet again Tuesday to set the stage for discussions the following day between the Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers.

Kashmir issue

Human rights organizations estimate more than 60,000 people have been killed in violence there since a militant insurgency began in Kashmir 15 years ago.

But in late 2003, tensions began to ease and a two-month-old cease fire between their two armies along the Line of Control has already helped to improve the atmosphere.

Musharraf and Indian counterpart Vajpayee agreed to restart the peace process during a groundbreaking meeting in January.

Musharraf pledged that he would not allow Pakistan to be used as a base for terrorist activity at the talks, which marked a sea change in decades of bitter rivalry between the foes.

"Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made," Musharraf said last month when announcing a breakthrough in relations with its long-time adversary.

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Iran poll to go to run-off

• U.N.: Truck bomb killed Hariri
• EU 'crisis' after summit failure
• U.S. House votes to keep U.N. dues


CNN/Money: Security alert issued for 40 million credit cards

• Bin Laden deputy sends message
• U.S. House votes to keep U.N. dues
• Iran poll to go to run-off