Pakistan's Desperate Attempts To 'Internationalise' Kashmir Fails in Spectacular Fashion.

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Imran Khan-led Pakistan government is likely to approach the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over Kashmir issue. Watch this video to know more.

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Afghanistan has slammed Pakistan for linking developments in Kashmir with the Afghan peace process, calling such statements "reckless, unwarranted and irresponsible" and asked the country to act on terror groups it has been hosting.

Pakistan's Ambassador to US Asad Maheed Khan in an interview said the current India Pakistan escalation "comes at a wrong time" as it could impact the Afghan peace process.

Calling the statement a poor excuse by Pakistan to justify "It's inaction against the Taliban and to avoid taking a decisive stance against the militant group" Afghan Embassy in US in a statement said, "We believe Pakistan's motive and insistence to purposely tie Afghanistan to the Kashmir issue is a deliberate attempt to prolong violence happening on Afghan soil."

Asking Islamabad to take sincere and forceful law and order measure through police action inside Pakistan, Afghan embassy said, "Afghan stability is frequently threatened by Pakistan based, sanctioned and supported militant and terrorist group which operate openly from Pakistan's governed space and regularly spills over into Afghanistan that undermines Afghan security."

It is not the first time the Pakistan government has linked India and Pakistan tensions with the stability of Afghan Peace Process. Earlier, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said New Delhi's action at Line of Control (LoC) can be a distraction.

Former envoys see statements by Pakistani foreign minister and Pakistan envoy to US as Islamabad's attempt to blackmail Washington who wants to leave Afghanistan as soon as possible.

Kanwal Sibal, former foreign secretary said, "Imran Khan is playing the old game of linking India’s legitimate actions in J&amp;K to curb Pak-supported terrorism to its complying with US demands to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table to promote the so-called&nbsp;peace process in Afghanistan which is a sham."

In February, Afghan foreign ministry had summoned the Pakistani envoy to Kabul Zahid Nasrullah who had said any action by Indian army post-Pulwama, which was perpetrated by Pakistan based terror group--Jaish-e-Mohammed, could impact the peace process.

Afghanistan has slammed Pakistan for linking developments in Kashmir with the Afghan peace process, calling such statements "reckless, unwarranted and irresponsible" and asked the country to act on terror groups it has been hosting.

Afghanistan has slammed Pakistan for linking developments in Kashmir with the Afghan peace process, calling such statements "reckless, unwarranted and irresponsible" and asked the country to act on terror groups it has been hosting. Pakistan's Ambassador to US Asad Maheed Khan in an interview said the current India Pakistan escalation "comes at a wrong time" as it could impact the Afghan peace process. Calling the statement a poor excuse by Pakistan to justify "It's inaction against the Taliban and to avoid taking a decisive stance against the militant group" Afghan Embassy in US in a statement said, "We believe Pakistan's motive and insistence to purposely tie Afghanistan to the Kashmir issue is a deliberate attempt to prolong violence happening on Afghan soil." Asking Islamabad to take sincere and forceful law and order measure through police action inside Pakistan, Afghan embassy said, "Afghan stability is frequently threatened by Pakistan based, sanctioned and supported militant and terrorist group which operate openly from Pakistan's governed space and regularly spills over into Afghanistan that undermines Afghan security." It is not the first time the Pakistan government has linked India and Pakistan tensions with the stability of Afghan Peace Process. Earlier, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said New Delhi's action at Line of Control (LoC) can be a distraction. Former envoys see statements by Pakistani foreign minister and Pakistan envoy to US as Islamabad's attempt to blackmail Washington who wants to leave Afghanistan as soon as possible. Kanwal Sibal, former foreign secretary said, "Imran Khan is playing the old game of linking India’s legitimate actions in J&K to curb Pak-supported terrorism to its complying with US demands to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table to promote the so-called peace process in Afghanistan which is a sham." In February, Afghan foreign ministry had summoned the Pakistani envoy to Kabul Zahid Nasrullah who had said any action by Indian army post-Pulwama, which was perpetrated by Pakistan based terror group--Jaish-e-Mohammed, could impact the peace process.

Afghanistan slams Pakistan's 'reckless' claim that Kashmir issue may impact peace process

Pakistan's Attempts To Internationalise Kashmir Issue Fails In Spectacular Fashion

Gravitas: Pakistan's Kashmir Defeat

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/india-internationalised-the-kashmir-issue-says-imran-khan-in-pok-assembly-242960">India internationalised the Kashmir issue, says Imran Khan in PoK Assembly</a>

Prime Minister Imran Khan in a speech to PoK Assembly on the occasion of Pakistan's Independence Day said India internationalised the Kashmir issue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-accuses-india-china-of-taking-advantage-of-developing-nations-tag-from-wto-242930">Trump accuses India, China of taking advantage of 'developing nations' tag in WTO</a>

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that countries like India and China take advantage of the 'developing nations' tag from the WTO.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/team-india-manager-sunil-subramaniam-called-back-from-west-indies-for-alleged-misbehaviour-242969">Team India manager Sunil Subramaniam called back from West Indies for alleged misbehaviour</a>

Team India manager Sunil Subramaniam on Wednesday was asked by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to return from the ongoing tour of the West Indies for allegedly misbehaving with the senior officials in the Caribbean Islands.

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Floods and landslides have killed more than 270 people in India this month, displaced one million and inundated thousands of homes across six states, authorities said on Wednesday after two weeks of heavy monsoon rains.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-sacks-two-pilots-amid-protests-242991">Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific sacks two pilots amid protests</a>

Cathay Pacific on Wednesday said two pilots had been sacked, as the Hong Kong carrier comes under huge pressure from Beijing to clamp down on staff supportive of anti-government rallies.

India internationalised the Kashmir issue, says Imran Khan in PoK Assembly Prime Minister Imran Khan in a speech to PoK Assembly on the occasion of Pakistan's Independence Day said India internationalised the Kashmir issue.

India internationalised the Kashmir issue, says Imran Khan in PoK Assembly Prime Minister Imran Khan in a speech to PoK Assembly on the occasion of Pakistan's Independence Day said India internationalised the Kashmir issue. Trump accuses India, China of taking advantage of 'developing nations' tag in WTO US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that countries like India and China take advantage of the 'developing nations' tag from the WTO. Team India manager Sunil Subramaniam called back from West Indies for alleged misbehaviour Team India manager Sunil Subramaniam on Wednesday was asked by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to return from the ongoing tour of the West Indies for allegedly misbehaving with the senior officials in the Caribbean Islands. Death toll rises to 270 due to floods in India, over one million displaced Floods and landslides have killed more than 270 people in India this month, displaced one million and inundated thousands of homes across six states, authorities said on Wednesday after two weeks of heavy monsoon rains. Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific sacks two pilots amid protests Cathay Pacific on Wednesday said two pilots had been sacked, as the Hong Kong carrier comes under huge pressure from Beijing to clamp down on staff supportive of anti-government rallies.

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Samjhauta Express Left For A Final Time From Lahore Yesterday. Here's the other side of Pakistan's diplomatic retaliation on the Kashmir dispute. It has suspended the Samjhauta express. This decision exposes Pakistan's hypocrisy. On the one hand, it wants to maintain people-to-people ties with India. On the other, it suspends train services. Palki sums up the development.

WION Gravitas: Kashmir Issue: The reality of Pakistan's 'retaliation'

Revisiting China's Previous Attempts To Mediate The Kashmir Dispute & Predicting It's Future Plan. In 2009 and 2017, China offered to mediate the Kashmir dispute. But India declined third-party intervention. Now with the nuanced rejection of Pakistan's request, will China steer clear of the dispute or will it attempt to play a 'constructive' role, that is will China try to interfere?

WION Gravitas: Will China attempt to mediate Kashmir issue?

Shah Mehmood Qureshi speaks to Polish Foreign Minister and tries to get their support on Kashmir.

WION Dispatch: Siddhant Sibbal on Poland's take on Kashmir Issue

Donald Trump has made it clear that his offer of mediation on Kashmir is not on the table anymore, the Indian ambassador has said. Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said that America’s decades-old policy on Kashmir has been no mediation but to encourage India and Pakistan to resolve their differences bilaterally. Watch this video to know more.

Kashmir issue: India's Envoy to US clears the air

Pakistan's outcry over the developments in Kashmir and its advocacy for the human rights of Kashmiris shows the height of hypocrisy and shamelessness when compared to the 72 years of their illegal occupation of Balochistan, said Hammal Haider, foreign spokesman of the Baloch National Movement.

The spokesman's remarks came in the wake of heightened tension between India and Pakistan following New Delhi's historic decision of the changing the status of Jammu and Kashmir and transforming it into a union territory, with effect from October 31.

Rattled by India's move, Pakistan requested the international community to intervene in the matter and call for restraint against the so-called "illegal aggression" in the region.

Haider said that Pakistan has been "illegally occupying" Balochistan since 72 years and has extra-judicially abducted and killed thousands of Baloch political activists throughout the years.

Balochistan was once an independent country like many others, he added.

On August 11, 1947, the province, which is currently under the dominance of Pakistan, gained independence from the British colonisers just three days before the creation of Pakistan.

"But six months later, we lost our freedom. A proposal was presented by the then ruler of Balochistan, Mir Ahmad Yar Khan, to the upper and lower house of the parliament at Mohammad Ali Jinnah's request to join Pakistan. But both houses unanimously rejected his proposal and refused to join Pakistan," he stated.

"After failing to convince the Baloch people in the name of Islam and focal two-nation theory, Pakistan resorted to military forces and invaded Balochistan on March 27, 1948, and annexed it against the will of the Baloch people," the activist added.

Since then, Haider said, the same military has killed hundreds and thousands of people who asked for the rights of self-determination.

"It also is the same army that is currently involved in the killings of not only Baloch people but also Sindhis and Pashotoon political activists, teachers, lawyers, and human rights campaigners," he added.&nbsp;

Pakistan's outcry over the developments in Kashmir and its advocacy for the human rights of Kashmiris shows the height of hypocrisy and shamelessness when compared to the 72 years of their illegal occupation of Balochistan, said Hammal Haider, foreign spokesman of the Baloch National Movement.

Pakistan's outcry over the developments in Kashmir and its advocacy for the human rights of Kashmiris shows the height of hypocrisy and shamelessness when compared to the 72 years of their illegal occupation of Balochistan, said Hammal Haider, foreign spokesman of the Baloch National Movement. The spokesman's remarks came in the wake of heightened tension between India and Pakistan following New Delhi's historic decision of the changing the status of Jammu and Kashmir and transforming it into a union territory, with effect from October 31. Rattled by India's move, Pakistan requested the international community to intervene in the matter and call for restraint against the so-called "illegal aggression" in the region. Haider said that Pakistan has been "illegally occupying" Balochistan since 72 years and has extra-judicially abducted and killed thousands of Baloch political activists throughout the years. Balochistan was once an independent country like many others, he added. On August 11, 1947, the province, which is currently under the dominance of Pakistan, gained independence from the British colonisers just three days before the creation of Pakistan. "But six months later, we lost our freedom. A proposal was presented by the then ruler of Balochistan, Mir Ahmad Yar Khan, to the upper and lower house of the parliament at Mohammad Ali Jinnah's request to join Pakistan. But both houses unanimously rejected his proposal and refused to join Pakistan," he stated. "After failing to convince the Baloch people in the name of Islam and focal two-nation theory, Pakistan resorted to military forces and invaded Balochistan on March 27, 1948, and annexed it against the will of the Baloch people," the activist added. Since then, Haider said, the same military has killed hundreds and thousands of people who asked for the rights of self-determination. "It also is the same army that is currently involved in the killings of not only Baloch people but also Sindhis and Pashotoon political activists, teachers, lawyers, and human rights campaigners," he added.

Pakistan's outcry over Kashmir height of hypocrisy, shamelessness, says Baloch activist

Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria leaves Islamabad for India, days after Pakistan downgraded the diplomatic relations and suspended bilateral trade with India. The Pakistan government expelled Bisaria as part of their downgrading process.

Ajay Bisaria leaves Pakistan, 13 Indian diplomats already left Pak

Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria leaves for India

Kashmir Issue: Understanding The UNSC Procedure & The Mandate Of The United Nations. Pakistan is running from pillar to post, from UNSC to China to seek support against India's abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. China has already maintained a safe distance while the UN has raised concerns over the internet shutdown. Now UN's stance is being criticised for double standards because India has not broken any rule. Palki explains the mandate of the UN, the procedures of UNSC and questions their relevance in this issue.

WION Gravitas: What can UNSC really do on Kashmir issue?

What Can India Do Prevent Attempts By Third Parties To Interfere In Kashmir Issue

Gravitas: Time to Remove Article 35-A & Article 370?

U.S President Donald Trump again tried to provoke India on the Kashmir issue despite denial. He said he is still ready to mediate between India & Pakistan on the Kashmir issue. Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar met US' foreign secretary Mike Pompeo during his ASEAN visit in Bangkok and cleared him that India doesn't need any kind of mediation on the Kashmir issue.

S. Jaishankar to U.S' Pompeo: No need of any mediation on Kashmir

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Bangkok, Thailand. It is the first official meet between the two nations after US President Donald Trump's comment on mediation between India and Pakistan over Kashmir issue. S Jaishankar conveyed India's stand on Kashmir issue to Mike Pompeo. He said, discussion on Kashmir issue if at all will only be with Pakistan and bilateral.

S Jaishankar: Discussion on Kashmir issue will only be with Pakistan and bilateral

United States President Donald Trump once again reiterated his offer to mediate in the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan, but added that is up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to accept the offer of assistance.

Donald Trump offers to mediate over Kashmir issue

Time and again the world seemed divided on the Kashmir issue. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-imran-are-fantastic-people-if-they-want-i-can-intervene-in-kashmir-issue-trump-240059">While some world leaders delved into the matter</a>, many steered clear of the issue. &nbsp;

Trump spoke on the issue and so did his predecessor Obama. But each time India responded predictably, maintaining that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/conveyed-to-america-in-clear-terms-that-discussion-on-kashmir-only-with-pakistan-s-jaishankar-240082">Kashmir is a bilateral issue</a> with Pakistan which requires no mediation from any third party and that the Simla and the Lahore pacts with the neighbouring South Asian nation are in place for bilateral talks. &nbsp;

Like Trump, Obama too could not resist wading into the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistans-attempts-are-being-thwarted-no-one-will-be-allowed-to-disrupt-peace-in-jammu-and-kashmir-indian-army-240171">Kashmir controversy</a>. And again like Trump, Obama too linked the situation in Afghanistan to the resolution of the Kashmir issue.

In an interview, almost a decade back in 2008, former US President Barack Obama had said that “the most important thing we’re going to have to do with respect to Afghanistan is actually a deal with Pakistan... We should probably try to facilitate a better understanding between Pakistan and India and try to resolve the Kashmir crisis so that they can stay focused not on India but on the situation with those militants."

After Obama became the US president, he once again invoked the Kashmir issue.&nbsp;

At a joint news conference with then Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in November 2010, Obama said that Washington would be happy to play a role to improve India-Pakistan relations.

Obama qualified it by saying that the US cannot impose a solution.

Singh, however, was quick to point out that the US cannot simultaneously be talking and at the same time the terror machine in Pakistan remains as active as ever.

Other world leaders too had attempted to intervene in the South Asian situation, only to eventually fall in line.&nbsp;

For instance, the United Kingdom had acknowledged that the bilateral dialogue, in accordance with the Simla agreement and reiterated in the Lahore declaration, is the only way to address all bilateral issues between India and Pakistan, including the issue of Kashmir.&nbsp;

In January 2018, United Nations chief Antonio Guterres ruled out mediation to resolve the Kashmir issue, unless all parties agree to it.

Guterres asked India and Pakistan to address their outstanding issues through talks amidst heightened tensions along the border.

Time and again the world seemed divided on the Kashmir issue. While some world leaders delved into the matter, many steered clear of the issue. Trump spoke on the issue and so did his predecessor Obama.

Time and again the world seemed divided on the Kashmir issue. While some world leaders delved into the matter, many steered clear of the issue. Trump spoke on the issue and so did his predecessor Obama. But each time India responded predictably, maintaining that Kashmir is a bilateral issue with Pakistan which requires no mediation from any third party and that the Simla and the Lahore pacts with the neighbouring South Asian nation are in place for bilateral talks. Like Trump, Obama too could not resist wading into the Kashmir controversy. And again like Trump, Obama too linked the situation in Afghanistan to the resolution of the Kashmir issue. In an interview, almost a decade back in 2008, former US President Barack Obama had said that “the most important thing we’re going to have to do with respect to Afghanistan is actually a deal with Pakistan... We should probably try to facilitate a better understanding between Pakistan and India and try to resolve the Kashmir crisis so that they can stay focused not on India but on the situation with those militants." After Obama became the US president, he once again invoked the Kashmir issue. At a joint news conference with then Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in November 2010, Obama said that Washington would be happy to play a role to improve India-Pakistan relations. Obama qualified it by saying that the US cannot impose a solution. Singh, however, was quick to point out that the US cannot simultaneously be talking and at the same time the terror machine in Pakistan remains as active as ever. Other world leaders too had attempted to intervene in the South Asian situation, only to eventually fall in line. For instance, the United Kingdom had acknowledged that the bilateral dialogue, in accordance with the Simla agreement and reiterated in the Lahore declaration, is the only way to address all bilateral issues between India and Pakistan, including the issue of Kashmir. In January 2018, United Nations chief Antonio Guterres ruled out mediation to resolve the Kashmir issue, unless all parties agree to it. Guterres asked India and Pakistan to address their outstanding issues through talks amidst heightened tensions along the border.

From Trump to Obama, world leaders and their stance on Kashmir issue

Watch joint press briefing held by Indian Army and J&K police in Srinagar on the Kashmir issue.

LIVE: Joint briefing by Indian Army and J&K police on the Kashmir issue

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Bangkok, Thailand. It was the first official meet between the two nations after US President Donald Trump's comment on mediation between India and Pakistan over Kashmir issue. S Jaishankar conveyed India's stand on Kashmir issue to Mike Pompeo. He said, discussion on Kashmir issue if at all will only be with Pakistan and bilateral. Earlier in the day, United States President Donald Trump once again reiterated his offer to mediate in the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan but added that is up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to accept the offer of assistance.

India to US: Kashmir is a bilateral issue

Donald Trump claims that PM Modi asked him to meditate on Kashmir issue. Later Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Rajya Sabha that no mediation request was made by PM Modi.

Trump: PM Modi asked me to meditate on Kashmir issue, Trump caught lying again

US President Donald Trump claims that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked him to meditate on Kashmir issue. Later Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Indian Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh issued statements and clarified that no mediation request was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Watch this video to know more.

Rajnath Singh issues statement over Trump's Kashmir mediation claim

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not ask US President Donald Trump to mediate in the Kashmir issue.

"As S Jaishankar ji said Kashmir issue was not discussed in President Trump &amp; PM Modi meeting. There is no question of mediation in Kashmir issue as it will be against the Shimla agreement," said Singh.

On Tuesday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/any-mediation-with-pakistan-will-require-end-to-cross-border-terrorism-s-jaishankar-on-trumps-remarks-on-kashmir-issue-237840">External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar</a>, in both the houses of Parliament, rejected Trump's claim that PM Modi discussed Kashmir issue with him. 
 
This is also a question of the nation's pride, he said. "We can accept everything. We can compromise on anything but we cannot compromise at the cost of our nation's pride."

"I would like to categorically assure the House that no such request has been made by PM Modi," Jaishankar said.

"It has been India's consistent position that all outstanding issues with Pakistan are discussed only bilaterally. Any engagement with Pakistan would require an end to cross-border terrorism," Jaishankar told Parliamentarians.

On Monday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-trump-offers-to-mediate-on-kashmir-issue-during-meeting-with-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-report-237780">Donald Trump said that PM Modi</a> had asked him to mediate on Kashmir while he was hosting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the Oval office.

"I was with Prime Minister Modi two weeks ago and we talked about this subject (Kashmir). And he actually said, 'would you like to be a mediator or arbitrator?' I said, 'where?' (PM Modi said) 'Kashmir'," Trump said.

Explaining his position, Trump said, "I would love to be a mediator, Its impossible to believe, two incredible countries that are very, very smart with very smart leadership can't solve a problem. But if you would want me to mediate or arbitrate, I would be willing to do." 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not ask US President Donald Trump to mediate in the Kashmir issue. "As S Jaishankar ji said Kashmir issue was not discussed in President Trump & PM Modi meeting.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not ask US President Donald Trump to mediate in the Kashmir issue. "As S Jaishankar ji said Kashmir issue was not discussed in President Trump & PM Modi meeting. There is no question of mediation in Kashmir issue as it will be against the Shimla agreement," said Singh. On Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in both the houses of Parliament, rejected Trump's claim that PM Modi discussed Kashmir issue with him. This is also a question of the nation's pride, he said. "We can accept everything. We can compromise on anything but we cannot compromise at the cost of our nation's pride." "I would like to categorically assure the House that no such request has been made by PM Modi," Jaishankar said. "It has been India's consistent position that all outstanding issues with Pakistan are discussed only bilaterally. Any engagement with Pakistan would require an end to cross-border terrorism," Jaishankar told Parliamentarians. On Monday, Donald Trump said that PM Modi had asked him to mediate on Kashmir while he was hosting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the Oval office. "I was with Prime Minister Modi two weeks ago and we talked about this subject (Kashmir). And he actually said, 'would you like to be a mediator or arbitrator?' I said, 'where?' (PM Modi said) 'Kashmir'," Trump said. Explaining his position, Trump said, "I would love to be a mediator, Its impossible to believe, two incredible countries that are very, very smart with very smart leadership can't solve a problem. But if you would want me to mediate or arbitrate, I would be willing to do." (With inputs from agencies)

No question of mediation in Kashmir issue: Rajnath Singh on Donald Trump's claim

Donald Trump claimed recently that Indian PM Narendra Modi asked him to meditate on Kashmir issue. Later Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Rajya Sabha that no mediation request was made by PM Modi.

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar assured both the houses of Parliament&nbsp;that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not ask US President Donald Trump to mediate in the Kashmir issue. 
 
"I would like to categorically assure the House that no such request has been made by PM Modi," he said.

"It has been India's consistent position that all outstanding issues with Pakistan are discussed only bilaterally. Any engagement with Pakistan would require an end to cross-border terrorism," Jaishankar said. 
 
"The Shimla Agreement &amp; the Lahore declaration provide the basis to resolve all issues between India &amp; Pakistan bilaterally," Jaishankar told parliamentarians.

Meanwhile, Opposition members created ruckus in both the houses, seeking <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-rubbishes-donald-trumps-claim-that-pm-modi-asked-him-to-mediate-in-resolving-kashmir-issue-237794">Prime Minister's clarification </a>on the issue. 
 
Following the ruckus, Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu said that everyone should be seen speaking in one voice on the issue.&nbsp;"It is a national issue. Country’s unity, integrity &amp; national interest is involved, we should be seen speaking in one voice," he said. 
 
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Jaishankar's statement comes after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-trump-offers-to-mediate-on-kashmir-issue-during-meeting-with-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-report-237780">Donald Trump said that PM Modi</a> had asked him to mediate on Kashmir while he was hosting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the Oval office.

"I was with Prime Minister Modi two weeks ago and we talked about this subject (Kashmir). And he actually said, 'would you like to be a mediator or arbitrator?' I said, 'where?' (PM Modi said) 'Kashmir'," Trump said.

Explaining his position, Trump said, "I would love to be a mediator, Its impossible to believe, two incredible countries that are very, very smart with very smart leadership can't solve a problem. But if you would want me to mediate or arbitrate, I would be willing to do." 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar assured both the houses of Parliament that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not ask US President Donald Trump to mediate in the Kashmir issue.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar assured both the houses of Parliament that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not ask US President Donald Trump to mediate in the Kashmir issue. "I would like to categorically assure the House that no such request has been made by PM Modi," he said. "It has been India's consistent position that all outstanding issues with Pakistan are discussed only bilaterally. Any engagement with Pakistan would require an end to cross-border terrorism," Jaishankar said. "The Shimla Agreement & the Lahore declaration provide the basis to resolve all issues between India & Pakistan bilaterally," Jaishankar told parliamentarians. Meanwhile, Opposition members created ruckus in both the houses, seeking Prime Minister's clarification on the issue. Following the ruckus, Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu said that everyone should be seen speaking in one voice on the issue. "It is a national issue. Country’s unity, integrity & national interest is involved, we should be seen speaking in one voice," he said. Watch: × Jaishankar's statement comes after Donald Trump said that PM Modi had asked him to mediate on Kashmir while he was hosting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the Oval office. "I was with Prime Minister Modi two weeks ago and we talked about this subject (Kashmir). And he actually said, 'would you like to be a mediator or arbitrator?' I said, 'where?' (PM Modi said) 'Kashmir'," Trump said. Explaining his position, Trump said, "I would love to be a mediator, Its impossible to believe, two incredible countries that are very, very smart with very smart leadership can't solve a problem. But if you would want me to mediate or arbitrate, I would be willing to do." (With inputs from agencies)

Any mediation with Pakistan will require end to cross-border terrorism: S Jaishankar rejects Trump's remarks on Kashmir issue

US President Donald Trump stirred up the hornet's nest on Tuesday when he offered to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-trump-offers-to-mediate-on-kashmir-issue-during-meeting-with-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-report-237780">mediate on Kashmir</a>. Trump, while hosting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House, even said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked him to mediate on Kashmir - a claim sternly rejected by India.

But this is not the first time that Trump has offered his expert advice on the major global issues. Trump believes that unlike his predecessors, he has what it takes to negotiate a good deal for the US - be it North Korea, Iran, the Israel-Palestinian issue and now Kashmir.

The US President has invested a great deal of time, energy and effort into talking to North Korea. Recently, Trump became the first sitting US President to set foot on North Korean soil when he met Kim Jong-un last month.

Last year, Trump pulled the US out of the Iran nuclear agreement. He thinks it is a lopsided deal and that the world should lean on Tehran to further curb its nuclear ambitions. Today, Washington's European allies are in talks with Iran to prevent the deal from unravelling.

The other issue that has engaged his attention is the Israel-Palestinian issue. Trump has made his son-in-law Jared Kushner the point person for what is known as the 'deal of the century'. It is still a work in progress, but some countries in the region have already begun distancing themselves from it.

Watch: All issues with Pakistan only bilateral, says MEA

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And now he has <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trumps-statement-on-kashmir-amateurish-embarrassing-congressman-brad-sherman-237812">spoken about Kashmir</a>. Trump said if he can help, he would love to be a mediator - the statement has not gone down well with New Delhi.

India's External Affairs Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/any-mediation-with-pakistan-will-require-end-to-cross-border-terrorism-s-jaishankar-on-trumps-remarks-on-kashmir-issue-237840">S Jaishankar</a> said in Parliament that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not ask US President Donald Trump to mediate in the Kashmir issue and that all outstanding issues with Pakistan are discussed only bilaterally. "Any engagement with Pakistan would require an end to cross-border terrorism," Jaishankar said.

US President Donald Trump stirred up the hornet's nest on Tuesday when he offered to mediate on Kashmir. Trump, while hosting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House, even said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked him to mediate on Kashmir - a claim sternly rejected by India.

US President Donald Trump stirred up the hornet's nest on Tuesday when he offered to mediate on Kashmir. Trump, while hosting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House, even said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked him to mediate on Kashmir - a claim sternly rejected by India. But this is not the first time that Trump has offered his expert advice on the major global issues. Trump believes that unlike his predecessors, he has what it takes to negotiate a good deal for the US - be it North Korea, Iran, the Israel-Palestinian issue and now Kashmir. The US President has invested a great deal of time, energy and effort into talking to North Korea. Recently, Trump became the first sitting US President to set foot on North Korean soil when he met Kim Jong-un last month. Last year, Trump pulled the US out of the Iran nuclear agreement. He thinks it is a lopsided deal and that the world should lean on Tehran to further curb its nuclear ambitions. Today, Washington's European allies are in talks with Iran to prevent the deal from unravelling. The other issue that has engaged his attention is the Israel-Palestinian issue. Trump has made his son-in-law Jared Kushner the point person for what is known as the 'deal of the century'. It is still a work in progress, but some countries in the region have already begun distancing themselves from it. Watch: All issues with Pakistan only bilateral, says MEA And now he has spoken about Kashmir. Trump said if he can help, he would love to be a mediator - the statement has not gone down well with New Delhi. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Parliament that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not ask US President Donald Trump to mediate in the Kashmir issue and that all outstanding issues with Pakistan are discussed only bilaterally. "Any engagement with Pakistan would require an end to cross-border terrorism," Jaishankar said.

Trump takes his deal making skills too far with Kashmir comment

Amid the furor over US President Donald Trump's statement that India had asked for his intervention in the Kashmir problem, Rajya Sabha descended into chaos. As the Opposition protested and demanded a clarification from the government, External Affairs Minister S Jaishanakar reiterated India's stand that Kashmir is a bilateral issue. Making a statement in the Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar categorically assured the House that no such request has been made by Prime Minister Modi to the US president. "It has been India's consistent position that all outstanding issues with Pakistan are discussed only bilaterally. Any engagement with Pakistan would require an end to cross-border terrorism," S Jaishankar said.

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar clarifies India's stand on Trump remark

Ministry of External Affairs rejects Trump's claim on mediation. Trump claimed that PM Modi sought intervention on Kashmir. MEA said any engagement subject to end to terror. Pakistan needs to end cross border terrorism. Shimla and Lahore declaration base for resolutions. MEA also said that there has been no such request made by PM Modi. Watch this video to know more.

U.S Representative: I apologized to Indian Ambassador on Trump's embarrassing mistake

Calling US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-rubbishes-donald-trumps-claim-that-pm-modi-asked-him-to-mediate-in-resolving-kashmir-issue-237794">Donald Trump</a> remarks on Kashmir issue 'shocking', Former Special Secretary Tilak Devasher on Monday said Kashmir is not up for a deal and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trumps-statement-on-kashmir-amateurish-embarrassing-congressman-brad-sherman-237812">Donald Trump</a> needs to understand this.

Tilak called Trump's remark immature and childlike and said that this is a childish remark from the leader of the most powerful country in the world. Kashmir is not up for a deal Donald Trump needs to understand this.

"The United States will have to do a lot of damage control after Trump's statement over Kashmir. Let's hope it will not damage the India-US relationship," he added.

Former diplomat and an expert of India-US relations Arun K Singh termed Trump's Kashmir remark 'damaging'.

He said that Donald Trump makes an irresponsible statement to attract attention.

Singh also said that with his claim on Kashmir mediation Trump has created a dent to India-US relations. Those who have been doubting the United States as a reliable partner of India, their belief has been strengthened.

On Monday evening, Donald Trump, during his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House, offered to mediate between the two countries to resolve the issue of Kashmir.

Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked him to help ease tensions between the two neighbouring countries on the “disputed” Kashmir region and that he would love to be a mediator.

Calling US President Donald Trump remarks on Kashmir issue 'shocking', Former Special Secretary Tilak Devasher on Monday said Kashmir is not up for a deal and Donald Trump needs to understand this.

Calling US President Donald Trump remarks on Kashmir issue 'shocking', Former Special Secretary Tilak Devasher on Monday said Kashmir is not up for a deal and Donald Trump needs to understand this. Tilak called Trump's remark immature and childlike and said that this is a childish remark from the leader of the most powerful country in the world. Kashmir is not up for a deal Donald Trump needs to understand this. "The United States will have to do a lot of damage control after Trump's statement over Kashmir. Let's hope it will not damage the India-US relationship," he added. Former diplomat and an expert of India-US relations Arun K Singh termed Trump's Kashmir remark 'damaging'. He said that Donald Trump makes an irresponsible statement to attract attention. Singh also said that with his claim on Kashmir mediation Trump has created a dent to India-US relations. Those who have been doubting the United States as a reliable partner of India, their belief has been strengthened. On Monday evening, Donald Trump, during his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House, offered to mediate between the two countries to resolve the issue of Kashmir. Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked him to help ease tensions between the two neighbouring countries on the “disputed” Kashmir region and that he would love to be a mediator.

Kashmir is not up for a deal, Trump needs to understand this, say experts

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