German envoy may lead diplomats’ team to J&K

Why is it in news?
  • The government has planned to take a second batch of Ambassadors to J&K later this week, and allow them to speak with several delegations about the ground situation six months after the amendment of Article 370.
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  • Invitations to diplomats:
(1) The government has invited diplomats from the European Union, including Germany, France, the Czech Republic, Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary and the European Union envoy himself for the two-day visit.
(2) Other invitees: Other invitees include the envoys from Qatar and other Gulf countries, the 10-nation ASEAN grouping as well as countries in the neighbourhood

  • Russian ambassador: The Russian Ambassador, who has been invited twice, had said on January 17 that Kashmir is an “internal matter” for India and there is “no reason” for him to travel there, and is unlikely to join this batch as well.
Source
The Hindu




Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 11th Feb 2020