Moreover, Delhi had the advantage to disown any part of the conversation in case it did not find it useful. Moeed laid bare India’s blatant violation of UN resolutions by the annexation of Kashmir in the Indian Union. Moeed mentioned that there are indications that the BJP leadership has expressed willingness to engage with Pakistan. The outcome of the US elections is unlikely to make any significant difference in its policy toward India and Pakistan apart from nuances. The foremost priority should be the easing of draconian measures in the Indian part of Kashmir and the de-escalation along the LoC.

Source: The Express Tribune October 21, 2020 03:56 UTC