Pakistan government announced that Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib Corridor was reopened on Friday after the Covid-19 situation improved in the country. India on Saturday said it will take a decision on the recommencement of travelling through the 4.7-kilometre-long passage that connects Dera Baba Nanak Sahib and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, in accordance with the Covid-19 protocol.
“We remain in touch with all concerned authorities including Ministries of Home Affairs and Health and Family Welfare. A decision on re-opening of Kartarpur corridor would be taken in accordance with COVID protocol and easing of restrictions,” said the Ministry of External Affairs.
New Delhi also pointed out that Islamabad is yet to construct a bridge at the Budhi-Ravi channel that was decided by both sides at the time of opening of the Corridor last year.
“At the time of opening of the Kartarpur Corridor last year and in the bilateral agreement signed in October 2019, it was decided that both sides shall establish requisite infrastructure including construction of a bridge at Budhi Ravi Channel,” the statement further said. The Kartarpur Corridor was shut down by the Indian government in March due to the pandemic.
