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‘Megaphone Theatrics’: FO Condemns Indian Foreign Minister’s 'Undiplomatic' Remarks on Pakistan’s Diplomacy
Jaishankar rejected Pakistan’s mediation role between the U.S. and Iran as longstanding, emphasizing India’s balanced policy and strategic interests amid West Asia tensions.
- On Wednesday, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar addressed an all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis, calling Pakistan a "dalal" for mediating talks between the United States and Iran.
- Opposition MPs had questioned India's "silence" regarding the ongoing conflict, arguing that Pakistan actively facilitates communication between Tehran and Washington while India remains a "mute spectator."
- Defending the government's stance, Jaishankar asserted that maintaining a balanced position remains crucial for India, noting that nearly one crore Indians living in West Asian countries depend on strategic stability.
- Pakistani officials, including President Asif Ali Zardari's spokesperson Murtaza Solangi, condemned the remarks, labeling the language "reprehensible" and claiming it reflects a "sick mindset" rather than constructive diplomacy.
- This exchange underscores intensifying rhetoric between the two nations amid the volatile Middle East conflict, as India and Pakistan compete for strategic relevance with the United States and Iran.
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