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I just took two steps at Wagah: Jairam Ramesh

Islamabad/New Delhi: Pakistan has sought a report from its officials on Jairam Ramesh’s “stroll” into Pakistani territory at the Wagah border in alleged violation of rules and regulations, but the Minister said he had taken only “two steps.”

The “stroll” by the Minister of State for Commerce on Pakistani soil on Friday is being seen by diplomatic observers in Islamabad as showing disrespect to the country’s sovereignty, The News reported on Sunday.

Asked for his comments on the incident, Mr. Ramesh told PTI in New Delhi “I shook hands with the [Pakistani] rangers and took two steps.”

“Everyone was in good mood,” he added.

The Interior Ministry has asked its officials to submit a report on the incident, The News said. — PTI

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I just took two steps at Wagah: Jairam Ramesh

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