Besides terror, India will also be looking at what approach Pakistan brings to the table on Siachen. In the joint statement reached at Havana, Singh and Musharraf directed the foreign secretaries to arrange for talks on Siachen. This needs to be seen the backdrop of the joint statement at New Delhi when Musharraf travelled here.

The Pakistan President had shown a clear indication to settle the matter, but the defence secretary-level talks have not reflected this. Sources point out there is still no flexibility on accommodating the Indian position to verify existing troop positions on the Actual Ground Position Line.

While arranging the schedule for the talks, India will look to push for a more productive round of talks between the defence secretaries of both sides in the next round.