Pak engaged in diplomatic contacts with Iran, Saudi and others to de-escalate situation: Defence Minister
Pak engaged in diplomatic contacts with Iran, Saudi and others to de-escalate situation: Defence Minister
ISLAMABAD: (May 9) Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday said the government is engaged in daily diplomatic contacts with countries, including Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, and Qatar, in efforts to de-escalate the situation in the region.
Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, Asif also claimed that the recent drone attacks by India were intended for reconnaissance purposes rather than immediate strikes, the Express Tribune newspaper reported.
Indian drones were allowed to enter a “safe limit” before intercepting and neutralising them to avoid compromising sensitive locations, he claimed.
