The Kartarpur Corridor deal between India and Pakistan was extended for a further five years, according to Pakistan.
A Foreign Office statement states that the goal of the India-Pakistan accord is to make it easier for pilgrims to travel to Gurudwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Narowal, Pakistan.
This month marks the end of the initial period of the agreement, which was first signed on October 24, 2019, for a five-year term.
The renewal of the agreement, according to the statement, demonstrates Pakistan’s unwavering dedication to promoting interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence.
The Agreement still permits Indian visitors to enter the holy location of Gurudwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, where Baba Guru Nanak, the renowned founder of Sikhism, spent his last days, without a visa.
Thousands of pilgrims have used the Corridor to reach this sacred location since it first opened.
A long-held desire of the Sikh community to have access to one of their most sacred sites is now possible thanks to the Kartarpur Corridor.
It shows that Pakistan understands how important it is to protect religious minorities’ rights.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has praised the project, calling it a “Corridor of Hope.” The program has received broad praise from the world community.
