India's decision not to attend SAARC meet unfortunate: Pak

September 27, 2016 22:47

Pakistan says it has not received any official confirmation from India on its decision to not attend the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit.

'Pak has noted from Indian (foreign ministry) spokesperson's tweet about their refusal to participate in SAARC summit being hosted by us. We have not received any official communication in this regard, the Indian announcement is unfortunate,' Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs said.

It said that 'Pak remains committed to peace and regional cooperation and will continue to work to that end in the larger interest of people of this region'.

MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup, meanwhile, said that in the prevailing circumstances, the government of India is unable to participate in the SAARC Summit in Islamabad.

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