"India, a darling of West": Pakistan minister Hina Rabbani Khar, mocks ties with US

New Delhi, Aug 2: Pakistan's deputy foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar mocked India-US ties while speaking about India’s growing relations with the West and at the same time accusing New Delhi of being “close-minded” to its neighbouring countries.

 

While speaking at the Pakistan Governance Forum 2023 in Islamabad on Tuesday (August 1), the minister described India as the “darling of the West”, noting that New Delhi has been open to “certain countries”.

 

“India has decided to be the darling of the West, but at the same time, it is very belligerent to the countries within its region. It stands out as a country that is very open towards certain countries, but very close-minded to some of its own people and certain countries within the region.,” she said.

 

Her remarks were highlighting India’s growing engagements with the West, especially the United States, while sharing acrimonious relations with the neighbouring countries Pakistan and China.

 

 

 

Due to constant terror attacks emanating from across the border, India's ties with Pakistan have gone worse.

 

India has resolutely maintained that talks with Pakistan will only be possible if it stops hosting terrorists in its territory. "India’s position has remained clear and consistent. We desire normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan in a conducive atmosphere that is free of terror, hostility, and violence,” Indian foreign ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said during a news briefing in January this year.