NEW DELHI – In a joint press event with Saudi Crown Prince, Indian PM Modicalled the Pulwama attack a “cruel symbol” of the scourge of terrorism andsought punishment for the terrorists and their backers.
Despite strong Indian desire , however Saudi Crown Prince MBS did notmention the Pulwama strike.
Responding to media queries if Saudi Arabia has offered to mediate betweenIndia and Pakistan, the Indian MEA said, “At this point in time, nomediation has been offered.”
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MEA on the visit of Saudi Crown Princelink : The complicity ofPakistan in Pulwama attacks was very much underlined. They agreed on theneed for creating necessary conditions for any resumption of talks.
MEA said that Saudi Crown Princelink appreciated efforts madeby PM Modi since May 2014, including his personal initiatives to havefriendly relations with Pakistan. Both the sides agreed on the need forcreation of conditions necessary for the resumption of the comprehensivedialogue.
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Saudi Crown Prince linkappreciatedthe consistent efforts made by PM Modi since May 2014, including hispersonal initiatives to have friendly relations with Pakistan. Both sidesagreed on the need for creation of conditions necessary for resumption ofthe comprehensive dialogue. 5:13 PM
PM Modi and Saudi Crown Princelink Mohammed bin Salmanunderlined the importance of comprehensive sanctioning of terrorists andtheir organisations by the United Nations.
Briefing reporters on the crown princelink ‘s visit and on theissues discussed during the talks, TS Tirumurti, Secretary (EconomicRelations) in the MEA, said the two leaders also called upon countries torenounce the use of terrorism as a state policy.
