Incorrect to say we are indulging in media diplomacy: Sushma

August 22, 2015 17:12

While Pakistan NSA Sartaz Aziz said that there would be no dialogue without Kashmir, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said, "India is not running away from talks on Kashmir, but this an issue to be discussed this time."

"Talks will be strictly between India and Pak, Hurriyat and other third parties not welcome. Shimla agreement says talks are between two countries only," she reiterated.

"India is not putting any pre-conditions. Only reminding there will be no talks on Kashmir now. It will be only on terror."

"It's completely wrong to say we're doing diplomacy through the media.We only issue statements after the high commissioner conveys them," she said.

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