India's statement had only a passing reference to Sharif and did not appropriately acknowledge the importance of his presence, the PML(N) member reportedly said.
The "abrupt and inadequate" press release by New Delhi, he claimed, forced Sharif to hold a press conference of his own — where he read out a carefully-worded statement so that "whatever was achieved by the visit might not go waste".
The PML(N) member said the Pakistan government was now pinning its hopes on secretary-level talks — agreed upon by Pakistan and India during Sharif's visit — for some breakthrough in improving relations with India.
