India and Pakistan Share Nuclear Installation Lists Amid Tense Relations

India and Pakistan exchanged lists of their nuclear installations, maintaining a longstanding practice under a bilateral pact. This marks the 34th consecutive exchange since the agreement's inception in 1991, amid strained relations over issues like cross-border terrorism and the Kashmir dispute. Recent diplomatic visits hint at potential improvements.

In a longstanding annual tradition, India and Pakistan exchanged lists of their nuclear installations on Wednesday, adhering to a bilateral agreement that forbids attacks on each other's atomic facilities. This practice, aimed at building transparency and confidence, began in 1991.

The exchange, conducted through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad, marks the 34th consecutive year of the exercise, initiated after the 1988 agreement prohibiting attacks on nuclear sites came into effect. The pact mandates the disclosure on the first day of each year.

Tensions between the countries remain high, especially concerning the Kashmir dispute and cross-border terrorism. Despite these issues, a sign of possible thawing relations emerged when India's External Affairs Minister visited Islamabad for a regional summit, indicating a potential shift towards dialogue.