ASEAN forum accepts Pakistan

Pakistan has been formally accepted as a member of a key Asian security forum after India dropped its opposition.

The 24-member Asean Regional Forum (ARF), which includes all the world’s major powers, is holding its annual meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Delhi dropped its objections after Islamabad agreed not to raise bilateral issues in the forum.

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan met on Friday on the sidelines of the forum.