Why in News?
Alongside nuclear CBMs, India and Pakistan also exchange lists of prisoners, ensuring humanitarian and legal safeguards even amid diplomatic freezes.
Description:
Key Terms:
- Consular Access: Right of a detained foreign national to communicate with their country’s diplomatic mission.
- Prisoners: Includes civilians and fishermen detained across borders.
About the Agreement:
- Year: 2008
- Type: Bilateral humanitarian and legal arrangement
Coverage:
- Exchange of lists of prisoners, including Civilian prisoners, Fishermen
- Enables Consular access, Verification of nationality, Assistance in legal processes and repatriation
Significance:
- Facilitates humanitarian relief for detained nationals.
- Protects legal rights of prisoners, especially fishermen.
- Operates independently of political relations, reinforcing people-centric diplomacy.
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