India doesn’t take cognisance of such events: Vikram Misri on reports of India-Pak Track 2 dialogue
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that the government has no involvement in or recognition of unofficial 'Track 2' dialogues between Indian and Pakistani retired officials. He emphasized that these private discussions do not represent the official stance of the Indian government.
Why it matters
It clarifies India's diplomatic stance on back-channel communications, signaling a firm boundary between private civil society initiatives and official state policy regarding Pakistan.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday (June 29, 2026) said the government has no involvement with retired diplomats and military officials participating in overseas discussions on India-Pakistan ties in their personal capacities and that New Delhi does not even take cognisance of such deliberations.
The article reports official government statements neutrally without editorializing or taking a stance on the effectiveness of the dialogues.
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