The external affairs ministry had recently stated: “The High Commissioner of Pakistan met the Home Secretary in connection with the forthcoming ICC World T20 tournament in India. The discussions we-re positive. The Home Se-cretary conveyed to the High Commissioner of Pa-kistan that all necessary arrangements are being made for all participating countries, as appropriate, including for the security of all the participants concerned. The Home Secret-ary reiterated that as in the past all participants will be looked after and there is no cause for concern.” After this, Islamabad had confirmed its participation.
The MEA had earlier expressed confidence that the coming T20 World Cup would be a resounding success. “I would like to draw your attention to the fact that all necessary arrangements, including those for security, have been made in the past for all international sporting events organised in India. Recently, as you are aware, the South Asian Federation Games saw good and enthusiastic participation of all contingents,” the MEA had said.
