In his address to the NAM Summit on Sept 15th 2006, Gen. Musharraf said in relation to India and Pakistan’s bilateral issues, "A historic opportunity exists that must be seized by the leadership of the two countries to bring to a close the chapter of tensions and conflict in our region.. It is of paramount importance that we devote all energies to address the major challenges of our region by ensuring poverty alleviation, universal education, better health and higher standards of living for our people. Three years of peace process between India and Pakistan had led to confidence building and improved environment in bilateral relations. Pakistan is making sincere efforts to promote peace and cooperation in South Asia.. We are determined to pursue the peace process to resolve all outstanding issues with India, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute." Dr. Singh also accepted Gen. Musharraf's renewed invitation to visit Pakistan at a time to be fixed later.

Through the press statement the two leaders directed the Foreign Secretaries on the following: The Foreign Secretaries should meet shortly in New Delhi to continue the composite dialogue. To arrange consultations for early solution of the Siachen issue. “Experts should meet immediately to agree on coordinates for joint survey of Sir Creek and adjoining area, without prejudice to each other's position on the issue”. The Survey should commence in November 2006. “The experts would start discussions on the maritime boundary”. “The two sides will facilitate implementation of agreements and understandings already reached on LoC-related CBMs, including bus services, crossing points and truck service”.

Direct acknowledgement by Pakistan on the coordinates of a joint survey of the Sir Creek areas taking into account each countries position on the issue is significant again as for the first time Pakistan has accepted to take into account the Indian position on the Sir Creek issue