The condition of Pakistan, which is facing terrorism on one hand and severe cash crisis on the other, is not good. In such a situation, the neighboring country has talked about increasing trade relations with India. The statement of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shows that Pakistan now wants a change in its diplomatic attitude towards India.
What did the Foreign Minister of Pakistan say?
Pakistan Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar said that trade relations between India and Pakistan are at a standstill since August 2019. Dar said that restoration of these relations would be seriously considered. Dar attended the Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels and spoke at a press conference afterward. He emphasized on starting trade activities with India. He said that Pakistani businessmen want to restart trade with India. According to Dar, Pakistan will seriously consider restoring trade relations with India.
Indication of change in diplomatic attitude
The way Ishaq Dar has commented on restoring trade relations with India, it is clear that Pakistan is indicating a change in its diplomatic attitude towards India. In fact, after the Indian government abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution and divided Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories, Pakistan downgraded its diplomatic relations with India. On the other hand, India has made its stand clear on Jammu and Kashmir. India has said that the entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of the country.
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