Trump says India, Pakistan can handle Kashmir dispute on their own
U.S. President Donald Trump said that India and Pakistan could handle their dispute over Kashmir on their own, but he was there should they need him.
Trump has previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on the contested Himalayan region of Kashmir.
He discussed the issue on the sidelines of a G7 summit in France with Prime Minister NarendraModi.
Trump saidModitold him that he had Kashmir under control.
(Reuters)
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PM underlined India’s contribution to address reducing biodiversity, climate change, water stress & ocean pollution
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted India's large scale efforts towards eliminating single-use plastic, conserving water, harnessing solar energy and, protecting flora and fauna for a sustainable future in his address to a G7 session on the environment here.
Modi is attending the G7 Summit in this French town of Biarritz on the special invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Prime Minister Modi said he addressed the session where he highlighted India's large scale efforts towards eliminating single-use plastic, conserving water, harnessing solar energy and, protecting flora and fauna for a sustainable future.
US President Donald Trump jokes with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
US President Donald Trump jokes with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the bilateral meeting on the sidelines of G7 Summit. Trump says, "He (PM Modi) actually speaks very good English, he just doesn't want to talk."
India and Pakistan should work together: PM Modi
PM Modi says on Kashmir issue that all issues between India and Pakistan bilateral and thatno "pain to any third country" will be given.
He said, "India and Pakistan should work together for the welfare of people of our two nations."
PM Modi at the G7 Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) and US President Donald Trump speak during a bilateral meeting in Biarritz, south-west France on August 26, 2019, on the third day of the annual G7 Summit. (Photo by AFP)
PM Modi categorically rejected any scope for a third party mediation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump at G7 Summit says, "All issues between India and Pakistan are bilateral in nature, that is why we don't bother any other country regarding them."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday categorically rejected any scope for a third party mediation between India and Pakistan on Kashmir, saying the two countries can discuss and resolve all issues bilaterally and "we don't want to trouble any third country."
Modi made these remarks while interacting with the media alongside US President Donald Trump, who ahead of his meeting with the prime minister had said that he will discuss the Kashmir issue with him on the sidelines of the G7 summit in the French town of Biarritz.
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