WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s ambassador to Washington, Asad Majeed Khan has saidthat the United States has not condemned India’s air incursion and addingthat the US stance “emboldened” New Delhi.
He said this on Wednesday while talking to international news agency.Pakistani envoy said that the United States should have pinned blame onIndia.
Ambassador added that it is construed and understood as an endorsement ofthe Indian position and that is what emboldened them even more.
He added that escalation between the neighbouring countries had greatlyincreased and adding that Pakistan was eager for greater US diplomacybetween Islamabad and New Delhi.
“There is perhaps no other country better placed than the United States tobe able to play some role,” he said, pointing to the US relationship withboth countries.
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He said Pakistan wanted to hold talks with India.
“Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered the armed forces to counter theIndian forces’ aggression,” he said.
