"Both sides agreed to set up a hotline between the home secretary of India and the interior secretary of Pakistan to facilitate real-time information sharing with respect to terrorist threats," said the statement.

"Both sides reiterated their commitment to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reaffirm the need to bring those responsible for such crimes to justice," it added.

Last month, the two countries announced they would resume a formal peace dialogue with a view to resolving their issues, including the vexed subject of Kashmir, which is divided between them.

The two days of talks between Indian home secretary G.K. Pillai, the highest official in the home ministry, and his Pakistani counterpart Chaudhary Qamar Zaman were the first step in this process.

The joint statement said that Zaman had also agreed "in principle" to India's request to send a commission to Pakistan to investigate the Mumbai attacks.

"Modalities and composition in this connection will be worked out through diplomatic channels," the statement said.

Pakistan also provided updates on the ongoing trials and investigation into the Mumbai attacks, it added.