Question

The image given below shows the Prime Minister of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri and President of Pakistan, Ayub Khan attending a Conference in 1966.

1. Where and after which war was this Conference held?
2. State the two important outcomes of this Conference.

Answer 1

1. Following the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965, India and Pakistan met at the Tashkent Conference in January 1966 with the intention of restoring calm and normalcy between the two countries.
2. The following two significant results of this conference were:
   1. Troop Withdrawal: By agreeing to return their armed forces to their pre-war positions, India and Pakistan effectively put an end to hostilities without exchanging any territory.
   2. Restoration of Relationships: The proclamation sought to further peace and understanding by repairing diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.