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India calls off New York meeting with Pakistan
News
- India called off the proposed foreign minister-level talks with Pakistan in New York on the sidelines United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
- Meeting was proposed by pakistan at the call of constructive engagement from indian side
Important facts
What was the proposed agenda of the talks?
- Finalization of the visa-free corridor for devotees from Punjab to visit Kartarpur Sahib, 4.5 km inside Pakistan from the border at Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district.
- Pakistan first time agreed to talk about terrorism in comprehensive dialogue with India
Why India cancelled the meeting?
- Abduction and killing of three Jammu and Kashmir police personnel, by terrorist entities based in Pakistan.
- Stamps issued by the Pakistani postal service that glorified Kashmiri terrorist Burhan Wani.
