India Assesses Punjab CM's Possible Visit to Lahore Amidst National Policy Considerations

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has received an invitation to be the chief guest at the International World Punjabi Conference to be held in Lahore, Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs has responded to this invitation and his possible visit. Spokesperson of the Ministry Randhir Jaiswal said that India has a national policy on relations with foreign countries and everyone is expected to follow it. During the press briefing in Delhi, a question was asked about Bhagwant Mann's visit to Lahore. To this, Jaiswal said that the Ministry of External Affairs makes an assessment in terms of political clearance to dignitaries going abroad. The Ministry then proceeds according to its policy. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "When it comes to relations with foreign countries, we have a national policy and we expect everyone to follow it." He said that the Ministry of External Affairs assesses the relevant matter before giving political clearance to dignitaries going abroad. This assessment is done in accordance with the overall policy of the Ministry of External Affairs and is followed by the CM on a visit to Lahore.