Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made a public appeal to former U.S. President Donald Trump, urging him to use his influence to help kickstart dialogue between Pakistan and India. Speaking at a Pakistan Day event hosted at the Pakistani embassy in Washington, Sharif expressed his belief that Trump could play a "very important role" in bridging the gap and bringing India to the negotiating table.
Sharif specifically highlighted the long-standing and often volatile issue of Kashmir as a key point of contention that needs resolution for peace and prosperity in the region. He emphasized that without addressing such "burning issues," sustainable peace would remain elusive.
Interestingly, the Pakistani premier also credited the United States for its role in facilitating the 2021 ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. While he didn't explicitly name Trump's administration, the context of addressing Trump directly implies a nod to efforts made during his presidency.
This overture comes at a time when relations between India and Pakistan remain strained, with formal dialogue largely suspended for years. India has consistently maintained that any talks must occur in an environment free of terrorism and that Kashmir is an internal matter, generally resisting third-party mediation.
Sharif's appeal to Trump, who is a leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination, is a significant diplomatic move. It signals Pakistan's desire to re-engage and perhaps sees Trump's unconventional style and past offers to mediate as a potential avenue. Whether this call will be heeded or yield any results remains to be seen, especially given the complex dynamics of India-Pakistan relations and the US's evolving foreign policy priorities.
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