Indian diplomat meets convicted Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav for two hours

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday provided consular access to India for Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav, Indian spy, serving Indian Naval officer and RAW operative.

Gaurav Ahluwalia, Charge d’ Affairs of the Indian high Commission in Islamabad availed consular Access which was provided in line with Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, ICJ verdict and the laws of Pakistan.

The consular access was provided at 1200 hours and lasted for two (02) hours, in the presence of officials of the Government of Pakistan.

On the Indian request, there was no restriction on the language of communication.

In order to ensure transparency and in line with standard operating procedures, and as conveyed to the Indian side in advance, the access was recorded.

As a responsible member of the international community and in line with our international commitments, Pakistan has provided un-impeded, uninterrupted consular access to India to Commander Jadhav, according to Foreign Office.