India Downgrades Diplomatic Ties with Pakistan
India has summoned Pakistan to cut staff at its New Delhi mission by half and said it plans to do the same at its mission in Islamabad on a reciprocal basis, signalling a further downward spiral in ties.
Reasons for Downgrade
- Violation of Vienna Convention:While referring to the recent abduction at gunpoint of two Indian officials in Pakistan who were subjected to barbaricand ill treatmentat the hands of Pakistani agencies, India said that the behaviour of Pakistan and its officials is not in conformity with the Vienna Convention and bilateral agreements on the treatment of diplomatic and consular officials.
- Obstruction of ....
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