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Pakistan Tries to Project Calm Amid Tensions with India Over Diplomatic Visits
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is pitching a 'responsible' image abroad amid a diplomatic war with India, visiting Azerbaijan and Turkey in recent weeks. The visit to both countries follows previous trips to Azerbaijan in February and Turkey in April.
Pakistan is showcasing its diplomatic efforts by visiting two countries in quick succession, Azerbaijan and Turkey, amid heightened tensions with India, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's latest trips aimed at projecting a 'responsible' image for the country on the international stage. This comes as Pakistan seeks to strengthen ties with its neighbors and mitigate the impact of a diplomatic row with India. The visits signal Pakistan's efforts to maintain stability in the region through diplomacy, following a series of high-level meetings between Pakistan and India. By strengthening relationships with Azerbaijan and Turkey, Pakistan aims to counterbalance its strained relationship with India.
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