Ajit Doval calls Pakistan's NSA, complains about Basit's statement

April 09, 2016 08:44

Indian National Security Adviser NSA) Ajit Doval contacted his Pakistani counterpart Nasir Khan Janjua and expressed his dissatisfaction over Pakistans High Commissioner Abdul Basit's remarks.

Source say that Doval asked his Pakistani counterpart to reject the high commissioners statement.

Doval said that the statement may also negatively affect the upcoming expected visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi if Pakistan does not takes a clear stance over the issue.

Pakistani High Commissioner Abdul Basit, in a talk with the media, had earlier stated that Pakistan is desirous of peaceful relations with its neighbor but India was not cooperating on any level.

Basit added that India is not willing for comprehensive talks with Pakistan, which was why the peace process remained suspended between both countries.

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