October 20, 2016 8:53 PM

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SAARC remains priority for India to promote closer cooperation and economic integration: New Delhi

India today said there was an exchange of fire connected with attempted infiltration on the Pakistani side. In reply to a query about summoning of Deputy High Commissioner in Islamabad, MEA Spokesperson said, the Indian diplomat was called and conveyed Pakistan's concerns about alleged ceasefire violations. <br/><br/>Replying to another question on the possibilty of SAARC without Pakistan, the spokesperson said SAARC remains a priority for India to promote closer cooperation and economic integration in the region. <br/><br/>He said, New Delhi's interest in SAARC remains intact but the concern is that the connectivity, trade, including MFN and cooperation that SAARC requires terror free atmosphere that is not there due to the actions of one country in the neighbourhood. <br/><br/>On Pakistan's ban on Indian films and TV channels in that country, the spokesperson said, it reflects Islamabad's lack of self confidence. He said, India has not imposed any blanket ban on Pakistani artists and films.

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