Islamabd: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday denounced India’s cancellation of a planned meeting between the countries’ foreign ministers, calling the decision “arrogant” and decrying “small men occupying big offices” who oppose change.

India, on Friday, called off the talks planned for the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly later this month. This would have been the first high-level talks in years between the nuclear-armed neighbours and long-time foes.

“Disappointed at the arrogant & negative response by India to my call for resumption of the peace dialogue. However, all my life I have come across small men occupying big offices who do not have the vision to see the larger picture,” tweeted Mr. Khan.

India, on Friday, called off the talks planned for the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly later this month. This would have been the first high-level talks in years between the nuclear-armed neighbours and long-time foes.