ISLAMABAD – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has appreciated Pakistanfor its efforts for de-escalation of tensions with India and announcementto release the captured Indian pilot.
In a telephonic call to the Prime Minister Imran Khan, he said Islam is areligion of peace that underscores resolving disputes in a peaceful manner.
The Prime Minister Imran Khan briefed President Erdogan on the situation asit evolved over the past few days and the efforts he made to de-escalatethe crisis.
He also referred to the extremely difficult situation in Indian occupiedKashmir and the brutalities inflicted upon the Kashmiri people.
The Prime Minister thanked President Erdogan for his constant support forPakistan and the Kashmiri people.
President Dr. Arif Alvi also received a telephone call from his Turkishcounterpart.
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He highlighted that Prime Minister Imran Khan, in his two addresses to thenation after the Pulwama incident, adopted a conciliatory tone and urgedIndia to give peace a chance.
The President said Pakistan wants to see peace in the region to focus onits agenda of socio-economic development.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he understands Pakistan’s position inthe present scenario.
