New Delhi: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi de-facto ruler Prince Mohammed bin Salman not too long ago convened for an official assembly at Al-Safa Palace in Mecca on April 7. Throughout the assembly, they emphasised the significance of discussions between Islamabad and New Delhi to settle their “excellent points,” with a selected give attention to the Kashmir matter. The assertion got here in a joint assertion which was issued a day after the assembly, reported information company PTI.
The assertion comes at a time when for a very long time, New Delhi has maintained that Kashmir is a matter to be resolved straight between India and Pakistan, with none involvement or interference from exterior events.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan talked about strengthening the pleasant ties between the 2 international locations and discovering methods to work collectively higher in numerous areas. In addition they talked about points within the area, like Kashmir, as talked about of their assertion.
“The 2 sides careworn the significance of dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve the excellent points between the 2 international locations, particularly the Jammu and Kashmir dispute to make sure peace and stability within the area,” PTI reported quoting the assertion.
The connection between the 2 international locations took a downturn after India scrapped Article 370 of its Structure, which gave particular standing to Jammu and Kashmir, and divided the area into two Union Territories on August 5, 2019.
Pakistan strongly reacted to India’s choice, lowering diplomatic relations and expelling the Indian ambassador. India has persistently knowledgeable Pakistan that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral a part of the nation, each traditionally and sooner or later.
India has expressed its need for regular, pleasant relations with Pakistan, offered there may be an absence of terrorism, hostility, and violence.
