The SCO summit enabled the first Indian foreign minister visit to Pakistan in 8 years, providing a rare chance for dialogue and setting the stage for renewed discussions
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Pakistan’s Muhammad Ishaq Dar. Both avoided provocation, focusing on constructive dialogue and paving the way for better ties
India has recently focused on isolating Pakistan, aided by its internal political and economic struggles.
The hope is that Pakistan’s challenges might encourage a more stable and cooperative South Asia
Pakistan’s diplomatic response to India’s 2019 Kashmir changes hints at a shift in stance, offering India a chance to explore potential paths towards normalisation
Two views emerge: Pakistan may lack leverage to disrupt India, or it’s willing to overlook issues for better ties. This makes now a crucial time to explore normalisation
The peace benefits may be narrower now, but with rising imbalance, a stable South Asia is crucial. A new path toward India-Pakistan relations is needed more than ever