Pakistan not invited to Modi's swearing-in - sources


India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he addresses his supporters during a public meeting in Ahmedabad, India, May 26, 2019. REUTERS/Amit Dave

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India will not invite Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to the swearing-in of his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, two Indian government sources said, suggesting any early warming in ties between the nuclear-armed neighbours is unlikely.

Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan have fought three wars since their independence from Britain in 1947, and came close to a fourth in February after a suicide bomb attack by a Pakistan-based militant group killed at least 40 Indian police in the contested Kashmir region.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Russia downs 340 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow region within 24 hours
Spain beats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final
Spain beats France 2-0 in World Cup semifinals
7 killed, 3 injured in traffic accident in W. Iraq
Flash: Spain beats France to reach World Cup final
5 killed, 14 injured in car accident in S. Algeria
U.S. stocks close higher
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,734
Spain leads 1-0 over France at halftime
Comprehensive strategic partnership brings more Chinese companies to Azerbaijan: president

Others Also Read