India and Pakistan held 4 secret talks after Operation Sindoor

India Apr 17, 2026

Even though official ties are on ice, India and Pakistan have secretly met four times since the Pahalgam attack raised tensions.
These back-channel talks kicked off after Operation Sindoor and brought together both serving and retired officials, along with strategic experts.

Think tanks organized India Pakistan talks

The meetings took place in London, Muscat, Thailand, and Doha, organized by think tanks.
Everything was kept confidential under the Chatham House Rule, giving both sides a rare chance to talk things out when official channels were stuck.