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For the past few days, many media reports had claimed that only an informal meeting had taken place between India and Pakistan in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Regarding this, the Government of India said that there is nothing new in it and there is nothing official in it. Such informal talks are called Track-II dialogue, in which people other than the government like retired officials, scientists or others are involved so that ways can be found to reduce tensions between the two countries without any political pressure.
Nothing official in the meeting: India
When asked about ‘Track 2’ talks between India and Pakistan in Colombo, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, ‘I have seen such reports and I am aware of them. Dozens of such programs are held on different topics in many places around the world. There is nothing new or special in these programs. As far as we are concerned, these are private programs organized by private parties. In our view there is nothing official in this.
This meeting has no value for us: MEA
The Foreign Secretary said, ‘I cannot say anything on behalf of the Government of Pakistan, but as far as the Government of India is concerned, there is no official participation, support or involvement in these tours. People from India who participate in these programs – whether they are retired diplomats, retired military officers or members of civil society, express their views and present their views. They do not and cannot in any way represent the view of the Government of India. We don’t really pay any attention to these programs. In our view they have no special importance.
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India-PAK secret meeting held in Colombo: Report
According to the report of NDTV, in this conversation which lasted for about two days in a hotel in Colombo, from the Indian side, former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane, India Foundation President Ram Madhav and former diplomat Ruchi Ghanshyam attended. From Pakistan’s side, Foreign Ministry official Sajjad Haider Khan, former Ambassador Sherry Rehman and retired Major General Isfandiam Ali Khan Pataudi were present. The report claimed that issues like cross-border terrorism, water sharing and preventing future military conflicts were discussed in this meeting.
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