Saudi Arabia has not offered to mediate between India, Pakistan: MEA

February 20, 2019 17:49

Ministry of External Affairs briefing on the meeting between PM Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: The two leaders condemned in the strongest terms the recent terrorist attack on Indian forces in Pulwama in Jammu & Kashmir and underlined the importance of comprehensive sanctioning of terrorists and their organisations by the United Nations. The complicity of Pakistan in Pulwama attacks was very much underlined. They agreed on the need for creating necessary conditions for any resumption of talks. The Saudi Crown Prince appreciated the consistent efforts made by PM Modi since May 2014, including his personal initiatives to have friendly relations with Pakistan. Both sides agreed on the need for creation of conditions necessary for resumption of the comprehensive dialogue.

MEA on being asked if Saudi Arabia has offered to mediate between India and Pakistan: At this point in time, no mediation has been offered.

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