Joint statement: India, Pakistan review situation along LoC in 'free, frank' atmosphere

The Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan held talks over the established mechanism of hotline contact and both sides reviewed the situation along the Line of Control and all other sectors in a free, frank and cordial atmosphere.

A joint statement released by both the sides said, "In the interest of achieving mutually beneficial and sustainable peace along the borders, the two DGsMO agreed to address each other’s core issues and concerns which have propensity to disturb peace and lead to violence.Both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease firing along the Line of Control and all other sectors with effect from midnight 24/25 Feb 2021.  Both sides reiterated that existing mechanisms of hotline contact and border flag meetings will be utilised to resolve any unforeseen situation or misunderstanding."

It is to be noted that Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was recently allowed by New Delhi to use Indian Air space for travel to Sri Lanka. 

Pakistan had requested for use of air space, which India gave permission for. As protocol, whenever heads of state or governments pass through the air space of any other country, the country is alerted and due permission taken. According to WION, the permission was sent 10 days ago to New Delhi by Islamabad. India gave permission on Monday.
 
Notably, in the aftermath of India removing special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan had denied permission for overflight for President Kovind's plane one time, and PM Modi's plane two times.
 
In September 2019, Pakistan denied the use of its airspace for President Kovind's plane during his Europe visit. In the same month, it denied overflight to PM Modi's plane to attend the UNGA session, followed by no permission to Air India one during PM's Saudi Arabia visit in October 2019. India had taken the matter with the International Civil Aviation Organization.

It may be recalled that in the aftermath of India removing special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan had denied permission for overflight for President Kovind's plane one time, and PM Modi's plane the second time. 

In September 2019, Pakistan refused to give permission to President Kovind's plane to use its airspace during his Europe visit. In the same month, it denied overflight to PM Modi's plane to attend the UNGA session, followed by no permission to Air India one during PM's Saudi Arabia visit in October 2019. India had taken the matter with the International Civil Aviation Organization.