Sikh visa-free pilgrimage agreement Kashmir issue of confrontation on October 25 at 11:02
The Indian and Pakistani governments have announced that Indian Sikhs have agreed to allow visa-free pilgrimages to Sikh temples in Pakistan starting next month in line with the birth of the founder. did. As conflicts continue between the two countries over the sovereignty of the Kashmir region, it will be noted whether this will lead to improved relations in the future.
Between India and Pakistan, a new pilgrimage route between the two countries will allow the Sikhs on the Indian side to pilgrimage to the Sikh temple in Pakistan in line with the 550th birthday of the founder. Is under construction.
According to the two governments, the opening ceremony will be held on the 8th and 9th of next month on the Indian side and the Pakistani side to celebrate the completion, respectively, and an agreement document was exchanged between the two countries on the 24th. It was.
According to the agreement, the Pakistani side will accept about 5,000 pilgrimages every day without a visa from the 9th of next month. You can visit.
On the other hand, the Indian side said, “We agreed with the Pakistan side without any problems. I hope that the agreed contents will be protected in the future.”
In India and Pakistan, the Indian government abolished the autonomy of the Kashmir provinces, which are contending for territorial rights, in August, but the Pakistan government suspended the trade and the conflict continued. .
Under such circumstances, it will be noticed whether the relationship between the two countries will be improved in the future after receiving a new agreement between the two countries.