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India again rejects Trump offer on Kashmir
Why is it in news?
- India rejected comments by U.S. President Donald Trump offering to mediate between India and Pakistan.
More in news
- Latest offer by Trump: The U.S. President’s latest offer was made at a joint press appearance with Pakistan PM Imran Khan at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
- Fourth such offer: The offer is the U.S. President’s fourth offer of mediation to help resolve the Kashmir issue since withdrawal of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
- MEA statement:
(1) There is no role for any third party in the matter. If at all there are any bilateral issues between India and Pakistan to be discussed, it should be done bilaterally.
(2) The onus is on Pakistan to create a conducive atmosphere free from terror and violence.
Source
The Hindu