India Denies Reports of Improved Relations with Pakistan Amid Track-II Talks Speculation

The big statement by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri comes amid speculation about Track-II talks between India and Pakistan. In this statement, India has denied reports of any improvement in diplomatic relations with Pakistan. The Foreign Secretary said that the Indian government has no official connection with such events. Those attending such events are not representatives of the government. Misri clarified that such events and meetings are held in different parts of the world. There is nothing new in such meetings. These have been held before. Misri clarified that these meetings were entirely organised by private entities having nothing to do with the Indian government. Misri clarified that Track-II talks are an informal mode of diplomacy involving non-governmental people, such as academics, retired officials, and civil society leaders. It is a government-to-government dialogue, where people can discuss options without any pressure from Colombo and a hotel to discuss ways to reduce political tensions between India and Pakistan.