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Commonwealth rules out mediation in India, Pak bilateral issues

London, Nov.10 (ANI): The Commonwealth has made it clear that it would not interfere in issues concerning India and Pakistan, and that both the countries should resolve their differences mutually.

Addressing media persons during a press conference, Commonwealth Secretary General Kamlesh Sharma said the 53-member organisation hopes both Islamabad and New Delhi to settle their bilateral issues amicably.

Sharma said the organisation would be happy to extend its assistance to both the countries, but that would only be limited to good governance and social and economic development, The Daily Times reports.

Sharma underlined that the organisation's prime work is to ensure rule of law, good governance and the promotion of democracy and constitutionalism in the member nations.

He also explained the agenda and key issues of the Commonwealth Heads of Government summit, which is scheduled to be held in the Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, from 27 to 29 November 2009. The theme of the biennial summit is 'Partnering for a More Equitable and Sustainable Future'. (ANI)

C'wealth suspends Pak for failing to restore democracy

Kampala, Nov 23: The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) has suspended Pakistan from the 53-member group for failing to restore democracy and the rule of law in the country. After a marathon session here last night, during which some member countries, like Sri Lanka, pleaded for soft action against Pakistan, the CMAG said, ''while there has been some progress, the state of emergency was not lifted, the constitution and the independent judiciary were not restored and fundamental rights and rule of.....
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