India has responded to Pakistan’s claims about Prime Minister Modi's comments on India-Pakistan relations, citing Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism as the primary obstacle to regional peace. India reiterated that Pakistan should focus on vacating illegally occupied territories instead of spreading misinformation.
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