Islamabad, Feb. 28 (TNS): British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Jeremy Hunt called Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and discussed regional security situation in the aftermath of the Indian aggression.
This was Hunt’s second telephone call to the Foreign Minister in the last three days.
Foreign Minister Qureshi briefed the British Secretary of State on the Indian aggression against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan.
He said the Indian attack was in gross violation of the international law while Pakistan responded in self defence from within its own airspace.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistan wants to de-escalate the situation and is ready to engage in dialogue.
He urged the United Kingdom to play its due role in bringing down tensions between Pakistan and India.
British Secretary of State expressed concern at the current situation in the region and encouraged both sides to show restraint and de-escalate.
