Kartarpur Corridor’s agreement to be signed between Pakistan, India this month

The date for signing the agreement between Pakistan and India has been agreed upon to open the Kartarpur Corridor on the 550th birthday of the Sikhism Founder, Baba Guru Nanak.

The unanimous agreement between Pakistan and India is likely to be signed on Thursday, October 24, 2019, sources said.

India had suggested October 23 the date for the signing of the treaty, but Pakistan proposed October 24, which was then agreed between the two countries.

According to sources, the signing ceremony will be held at Kartarpur and will be signed by the focal persons appointed by Pakistan and India.

From Pakistan, The Foreign Office spokesman, Director General of South Asia and SAARC, Dr. Muhammad Faisal will sign the agreement.

Earlier, it was announced that Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate much awaited Kartarpur Corridor on November 9.

According to the details, PM Imran shared a post on his facebook account, saying that Pakistan is opening its doors to Sikh community from all over the world. Sikhs even from India, will be able to visit the world’s largest Gurdwara.

Pakistan is all set to become religious hub for Sikhs from all across globe, construction work on Kartarpur project enters final stages and will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan for Sikh community on 9th November.

Earlier, Pakistan formally invited former prime minister of India Manmohan Singh to attend the opening ceremony of Kartarpur Corridor on the occasion of the 550th Birth Anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak.