US Inviting Gen Munir, Calling Pakistan A ‘Phenomenal Partner' A Blow To India's Diplomacy: Congress
In a sharp political statement, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has slammed the United States for inviting Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, to the US Army Day celebrations on June 14. Ramesh referred to Munir's alleged provocative remarks ahead of the Pahalgam terror attacks and asked, 'What is the US really up to?' He called it a 'huge diplomatic setback' for India. Ramesh also criticised the US Central Command chief Gen Michael Kurilla's statement calling Pakistan a 'phenomenal partner' in counter-terrorism. Munir is expected to attend the 250th US Army anniversary parade, featuring 6,600 soldiers, 150 military vehicles and over 50 aircraft. The visit raises fresh diplomatic concerns amid India's accusations of Pakistan-backed terror activities.#india #us #pakistan #asimmunir #uspakistan #jairamramesh #diplomaticsetback #indianews #modigovt #pakistanarmy #usarmyday #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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