New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday mentioned it has taken up the matter with Tehran after the Kashmir challenge was talked about within the joint assertion issued throughout Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s current go to to Pakistan. Addressing a press convention, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned, “We have taken up the matter with Iranian authorities.” Jaiswal mentioned this whereas requested to touch upon MEA’s response to the Iran-Pakistan joint assertion on the Kashmir challenge.
It could also be recalled {that a} joint assertion issued by the 2 nations after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s maiden go to to Pakistan said, “Pakistan and Iran agreed that the Kashmir issue should be resolved through “peaceable means primarily based on the need of the folks” of the area.”
The Iranian President visited Pakistan from April 22-24 on the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising the Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian, in addition to different members of the cupboard and senior officers.
The joint assertion issued after the conclusion of his go to additional said that paying attention to developments at regional and international ranges, each side confused the significance of peaceable settlement of disputes by way of dialogue and diplomacy to search out mutually acceptable options to widespread challenges.
“Both sides highlighted the need to resolve the issue of Kashmir through dialogue and peaceful means based on the will of the people of that region, and in accordance with international law,” it said.
Prime Minister Sharif raked up the Kashmir challenge and thanked Iran for its stance throughout a joint press convention after his bilateral talks with the Iranian chief. However, Iranian President Raisi avoided mentioning Kashmir and as an alternative talked about Iran’s assist for these preventing towards oppression particularly in Palestine, creating an impression that he had snubbed the need of the Pakistani chief to say one thing on the difficulty.
India Rejects US Report On Alleged Rights Abuse In Manipur
MEA additionally, in the meantime, trashed the US report on alleged human rights abuses in Manipur after violence final 12 months. Reacting to the US State Department report, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned, “This report is deeply biased and reflects a very poor understanding of India. We attach no value to it and urge you also to do the same.”Â
