Under the Press Statement issued both the leaders reiterated their commitments and determination to implement the Joint Statements of January 6, 2004, September 24, 2004, April 18, 2005 and September 14, 2005 which was signed between India and Pakistan then. The commitment given by the honorable President of Pakistan in the joint statement issued of honoring the earlier joint statements of 2004 and 2005 shows that Pakistan has accepted these to be international agreements against terror which needs to be honored upon

On Jammu and Kashmir it was decided by both the countries to continue the "joint search for mutually acceptable options for a peaceful negotiated settlement of all issues between India and Pakistan, including the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, in a sincere and purposeful manner." Referring to the "useful discussions" on Jammu and Kashmir, the joint statement went on to say "there is a need to build on convergence’s and narrow down divergences." This is again a very significant and healthy development as for the first time Pakistan has accepted that Jammu and Kashmir is not “The Issue” or “The Core Issue” but one of the very important issue which not only needs urgent attention but also needs to be solved taking into account each others concerns and sentiments. This is a U-turn by Pakistan from its earlier stated position of Kashmir being the core issue.

In his address to the NAM Summit on Sept 15th 2006, Gen. Musharraf said in relation to India and Pakistan’s bilateral issues, "A historic opportunity exists that must be seized by the leadership of the two countries to bring to a close the chapter of tensions and conflict in our region.. It is of paramount importance that we devote all energies to address the major challenges of our region by ensuring poverty alleviation, universal education, better health and higher standards of living for our people. Three years of peace process between India and Pakistan had led to confidence building and improved environment in bilateral relations. Pakistan is making sincere efforts to promote peace and cooperation in South Asia.. We are determined to pursue the peace process to resolve all outstanding issues with India, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute." Dr. Singh also accepted Gen. Musharraf's renewed invitation to visit Pakistan at a time to be fixed later.