A day after Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said “it takes two to tango” regarding relations with New Delhi, India on Friday emphasised that the key “T” word in this context is “terrorism” and not “tango.”
Addressing a weekly briefing on Friday, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “The relevant ‘T’ word there is ’terrorism’ and not ’tango’…”
Jaiswal’s statement underscores India’s position on the ongoing challenges in bilateral ties, highlighting the importance of addressing terrorism as a critical issue in any dialogue between the two countries.
During a press conference on Thursday, Dar provided an overview of the government’s efforts to achieve economic stability and strengthen diplomatic ties.
When asked about enhancing relations with India, he said, “It takes two to tango, it can’t be one-sided.”
Speaking about Pakistan’s trade ties with India, Dar emphasised the need to create an environment to help improve the relations.
Pakistan’s economy has been in dire condition following the devastating floods in 2022, high inflation, and political instability alongside structural issues, have led to multiple crises related to meeting the food and energy needs of the population.
Pakistan has had to frequently approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or friendly countries like Saudi Arabia and China for billions of dollars in loans.
With the pause in trade with India, importing goods from faraway countries further depletes its low foreign exchange reserves.
With inputs from agencies
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