MEA Reiterates Tough Stance on Pakistan as Punjab CM Seeks Lahore Visit Clearance
· India · Times of India, Indian Express
The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated India's firm diplomatic position toward Pakistan during a press briefing in New Delhi on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that political clearances for foreign visits undergo strict assessments aligned with national foreign policy and security frameworks. The remarks came after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced plans to seek central clearance to attend the 4th International World Punjabi Conference in Lahore from November 27 to 29. Mann confirmed his office was preparing the paperwork to attend as the chief guest and reiterated calls to reopen the Kartarpur Corridor. Government rules mandate that all chief ministers and state officials obtain prior clearance from the MEA before visiting sensitive destinations like Pakistan.
Why it matters
The decision sets the tone for cross-border political travel from India amid frozen diplomatic and security channels following past terror attacks.
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