New Delhi, May 6 -- The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports reiterated that bilateral sporting ties between India and Pakistan will remain suspended, while allowing athletes from both countries to compete in multilateral international events, including those hosted in India.

In an official memorandum issued on Wednesday, the ministry said that India's sporting engagement with Pakistan is aligned with its broader diplomatic policy.

"India's approach to sports events involving Pakistan reflects its overall policy in dealing with that country," the circular stated.

The government made its position unequivocal on bilateral engagements, ruling out any resumption of direct sporting contests between the two nations in either country.

"In so...