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Expect everybody to abide by our national policy: MEA on ties with Pakistan, and Punjab CM's proposed Lahore visit

New Delhi, Nov 13 (UNI) Indicating that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is unlikely to get clearance for a proposed trip to Lahore to attend a Punjabi conference, the Ministry of External Affairs said today that state leaders are expected to abide by the nation's policy with regard to relations with foreign nations.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing a question on the issue at a media briefing, also reminded of India's position with regard to Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
"When it comes to relations with foreign countries, we have a national policy and expect everybody to abide by it. As far as political clearances for dignitaries visiting abroad is concerned, an assessment is made by this Ministry, in line with its overall policy and processed accordingly.
"As far as our position on Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack is concerned, it should be amply clear to all as to where we stand," he said.
The April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack in which Pakistan-linked terrorists gunned down 26 people, led to a severe diplomatic and military standoff between the two nations.
According to reports, the Punjab CM had announced that he has been invited as the chief guest for the 4th International World Punjabi Conference in Lahore, scheduled from November 27 to 29. Mann also stated that his office is preparing the formal paperwork to request political clearance from the Centre.
Mann, during a session of the Punjab Assembly on October 23, had expressed his desire to accept the Pakistani invitation. The invitation was extended by the organisers, including Punjabi poet Baba Bashir Hussain Najmi, and the Punjabi Parchar Organisation.
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