Posted 4/8/2024, 3:10:26 PM
Saudi-Pakistan Statement Encourages India-Pakistan Dialogue on Kashmir, But India Stresses Bilateral Path
- Saudi-Pak joint statement stresses importance of India-Pak dialogue to resolve Kashmir issue bilaterally
- India's position is that Kashmir is a bilateral issue; no third party mediation
- Saudi has maintained a balanced approach on Kashmir, not explicitly condemning India's actions
- In 2019, Pakistan urged US to persuade India to start Kashmir talks, but India said any talks would only be bilateral
- India desires normal relations with Pakistan free of terror, hostility and violence