Pakistan rejects Indian Prime Minister’s belligerent remarks

Celina Ali

Islamabad: Pakistan Friday rejected the Indian Prime Minister’s belligerent remarks made in Drass, Ladakh on July 26.

A foreign ministry statement said: “Bravado and jingoism undermine regional peace, and are totally counter-productive for resolution of long-standing disputes between Pakistan and India, especially the core dispute of Jammu and Kashmir.”

It said: “The Indian leaders’ rhetorical statements cannot deflect international attention from India’s heavy-handed approach to suppress the Kashmiri people’s just struggle for realization of their fundamental rights and freedoms, particularly their inalienable right to self-determination. Instead of maligning others for terrorism, India should reflect on its own campaign of orchestrating targeted assassinations, subversion and terrorism in foreign territories.”\

It concluded: “Pakistan stands resolute in its intent and ability to safeguard its sovereignty against any aggression, as exemplified by its robust response to India’s reckless incursion in February 2019. While Pakistan is ready to counter India’s aggressive actions, it remains committed to promoting peace and stability in the region.”