No Pak delegation coming for Gujarat Vibrant Summit: Rupani

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani Wednesday said no delegation from Pakistan would be attending the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit.

Gujarat will host the ninth edition of the annual industry summit 'Vibrant Gujarat' from January 18 to 20 in Gandhinagar.

Earlier, a controversy had erupted when the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), while inviting several global trade bodies for the investors' meet, also extended invitation to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce.

India and Pakistan's diplomatic relations have been strained in recent times over the issue of terrorism.

On Wednesday, Rupani said, "No delegation from Pakistan was coming for the Vibrant Gujarat Summit."

"There were discussions about it, but it is not true," he told reporters here, but did not elaborate further.

Gujarat Chief Secretary J N Singh had last week said there was nothing wrong in inviting Pakistan's trade body for the summit.

The GCCI had decided to invite global trade bodies during the Gujarat ...