Breaking News Live: India slams Pakistan’s ‘insecurity’ over growing Afghanistan ties
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Breaking News Live Updates: India accused Pakistan of “insecurity and frustration” over the growing India-Afghanistan relationship, while reiterating that ties with Kabul are on a positive trajectory. The MEA also addressed Bangladesh's concerns over Sheikh Hasina's proposed virtual address, preparations for the BRICS Summit, and the status of the Indus Waters Treaty.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
Breaking News Live Updates: India on Tuesday responded sharply to Pakistan's remarks on New Delhi's engagement with Afghanistan, with the Ministry of External Affairs saying Islamabad's comments reflected its “insecurity and frustration” over the positive trajectory of India-Afghanistan ties. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also clarified that the government had no involvement in Sheikh Hasina's proposed virtual address at a private event in New Delhi. He said India is preparing for the 18th BRICS Summit and has extended invitations to participating countries. On the Indus Waters Treaty, Jaiswal reiterated that the agreement will remain in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably ends its support for cross-border terrorism.
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"The comments made by the spokesperson of Pakistan reflect the Pakistani state's insecurity and frustration over the positive trajectory of India-Afghanistan ties," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a media briefing.
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