Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Pakistan Seeks Dialogue with India, Amidst Strained Relations
Pakistan's leader, Shehbaz Sharif, wants to talk to India about important issues like Kashmir, water, trade, and terrorism.
He talked about this with Saudi Arabia's leader.
But India says they will only talk if Pakistan stops supporting terrorism and addresses the issue of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
They also talked about the conflict in West Asia, and Pakistan wants peace there.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed readiness for dialogue with India.
Sharif discussed outstanding issues including Jammu and Kashmir, water, trade, and terrorism.
The discussion occurred during a telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
India has stated dialogue is conditional on Pakistan addressing terrorism and returning Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Sharif and the Saudi leader also discussed the situation in West Asia.
- Who
- Shehbaz Sharif, Mohammed bin Salman, Indian officials
- What
- Pakistan expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with India on various issues.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- To resolve outstanding issues and promote peace.
Pakistan's Perspective
India's Perspective
Dialogue Conditions
Pakistan's Perspective
Willing to engage in dialogue on all outstanding issues, including Kashmir, water, trade, and terrorism.
India's Perspective
Will only engage in dialogue if Pakistan addresses terrorism and returns Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
- Participants
- Shehbaz Sharif, Mohammed bin Salman, Indian officials
- Topics
- Dialogue with India, West Asia crisis
- Pakistan's Stance
- Ready for dialogue on all issues
- India's Stance
- Dialogue on terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir only
Sources
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