They refused to abide by Shimla Agreement and Lahore Agreement. This wasanother reason of failure of talks. They do not treat cross border terrorism anissue. The congenial atmosphere created as a result of Lahore declaration wasdiluted due to Kargil war. There is only one alternative to the violence, thatis holding peaceful talks. The success of the talk summit is that Hon. PrimeMinister and the Minister of External Affairs tried to restore an atmosphere tohold talks, which was vitiated due to Kargil war.