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The External Affairs Ministry has said there is a possibility of resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra soon. Replying to a question during media briefing in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Ministry will soon issue a notice for the public on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
On the issue of resumptiom of direct air services between India and China, Mr Jaiswal said that in principle, both countries have agreed to resume flight services. He added that the technical teams on both sides are looking into the technical arrangements for the flight services to resume. He said, the two civil aviation authorities have met and are discussing the relevant modalities, including the updated framework.
On 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India, Mr Jaiswal said that the extradition of Rana serves as a reminder to Pakistan that it needs to bring to justice other perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks, whom it continues to shield. He said, Pakistan may try very hard, but its reputation as the epicentre of global terrorism will not diminish. Mr Jaiswal also responded to comments made by Pakistan’s Army Chief on Kashmir saying that Kashmir is India’s Union Territory.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson also said that India is working closely with the Belgium for the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi. Mr Jaiswal said that Mehul Choksi was arrested in Belgium following the extradition request made by India.