Indian PM returns home after surprise visit to Pakistan, tours of Russia, Afghanistan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned home Friday evening after making a surprise visit to Pakistan following his visit to Russia and Afghanistan.

"Breakfast in Kabul, tea in Lahore & dinner in Delhi! PM @narendramodi returns after a unique day in Indian diplomacy," India's external affairs ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup tweeted.

Modi made a sudden stopover in Lahore, Pakistan, where he met his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif.

Modi left for Russia on Wednesday on a two-day visit before making a one-day visit to Afghanistan.

Local analysts described Modi's year-end diplomatic move in Pakistan as a master's stroke aimed at seeking breakthrough in bilateral ties stuck in a lingering impasse over terrorism and disputes on Kashmir.
  Xinhua - globaltimes.cn
  25/12/15
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