India and Pakistan Monday issued a joint statement in New Delhi saying the peace process between the two neighbors is now irreversible, NDTV reported.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh read out the joint statement at Hyderabad House in the presence of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, who today concludes a three-day visit to India.

The joint statement said that India and Pakistan will continue talks on Kashmir in a sincere manner to seek a final solution.

Indian Prime Minister said cooperation across the Line of Control will continue.

He said the two countries have pledged not to allow terrorism to impede the peace process.

Singh said they are looking forward to the early start of the bus service from Amritsar to Lahore.

The statement said a joint business commission will be reactivated and measures will be taken to alleviate the condition of prisoners.