Talks on ‘hold’ as Indian politics is in ‘turmoil’: Fawad Chaudhry
DUBAI, (DNA) – “We have delayed our efforts to hold talks with India because we do not expect any big decision from the present Indian leadership,” said Fawad Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Broadcasting and Information.
In an interview, the minister said, it is not the right time for a dialogue with its arch-rival as currently the Indian politics is in turmoil.
“It is useless to talk to them (India) now unless there is some stability. We will move forward once the new government is formed after the elections,” he said.
Prime Minister Imran Khan invited India on several occasions, including during his acceptance speech, in a bid to make peace after the electoral victory, nevertheless, the nuclear-powered-neighbour did not give any response, Mr. Chuadhry continued.
When asked which Indian leader will suit Pakistan more when it comes to peace talks — Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi, the minister said, “We will respect any Indian leader and the party elected by the Indian people. And, we would like to move forward to hold dialogue with whosoever comes into power in India.”
‘Govt, military on same page’
On a question pertaining to who calls the shots in Pakistan when it comes to foreign policy – the army or the civilian government, Chaudhry said sternly: “Of course Prime Minister Imran Khan.”
“During the earlier regimes, there had been conflicts between the civilian government and the army on various issues as they were not capable of talking to each other frankly. But this is the not the case anymore since Imran Khan has come into power,” he said.
The minister explained, at present, each and every major policy in Pakistan is actually a ‘consensus policy’ – with “the civilian government and the army on the same page.”
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