Explanation

The Tashkent Agreement was signed between Pakistan and India on January 10, 1966, after the 1965 war, to restore peace and withdraw forces to pre-war positions. The Tashkent Declaration was signed on January 10, 1966. It was signed by the Prime Minister of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri, and the President of Pakistan, General Ayub Khan. The agreement was signed to resolve the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. What was the agreement about? The agreement stated that both countries would respect the Cease Fire Line as it was before August 5, 1965. The agreement also stated that both countries would work to restore peaceful relations and promote understanding between their peoples. The agreement stated that both countries would settle their disputes through peaceful means and would not resort to force. How did the agreement come about? The Soviet Union and the United States helped the two countries reach a ceasefire to avoid escalation that could involve other powers.