India and Pakistan resumed back-channel diplomatic contacts after a two-year freeze, multiple credible sources confirmed to NSI Media on Friday, with officials from both foreign ministries engaging through UAE-mediated channels in Abu Dhabi. The contacts, which began six weeks ago, focus on de-escalating tensions along the Line of Control, exploring the possibility of resuming trade through the Wagah border, and discussions on the Indus Waters Treaty dispute that has been the subject of escalating legal battles since 2022.
An official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs acknowledged that India is always open to normalisation of relations with Pakistan provided an environment free of terrorism is created. Pakistan Foreign Ministry said both sides have agreed to maintain dialogue channels in the mutual interest of regional stability. Experts cautioned that back-channel contacts have occurred before without lasting breakthroughs and that the fundamental issues of cross-border terrorism and Kashmir remain unresolved. Regional powers including China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have all encouraged the diplomatic reopening given its potential to reduce strategic risk in South Asia.