PM Khan receives praise for decision to release Indian pilot

Turkish President Recep Erdogan, Indian politician Navjot Singh and Former CM of IoK Mehbooba Mufti
Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan receives praise for decision to release Indian pilot from all over the world. Captured Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman will release today (Friday) as a gesture of peace towards New Delhi and a step showing deescalation in favour of regional peace.

PM Imran Khan receives praise for decision to release Indian pilot

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed PM Imran's decision to release the captured Indian fighter pilot in what was seen as an effort to deescalate the gravest crisis between the two countries in years.

"The report of the release of the Indian pilot by the Pakistani authorities would be very much a welcome step," UN chief's spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in response to a question at a regular briefing at the United Nations' headquarters in New York.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated the PM Imran on his statesman-like offer to India for de-escalating tensions and working towards peace.

Appreciating the announcement by the Pakistan premier to release the captured Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan, the Turkish president pointed out that this gesture was "a sign of strength."

Navjot Singh Sidhu

Indian cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu also hailed the move and called it a noble act.

"Imran Khan every noble act makes a way for itself…your goodwill gesture is ‘a cup of joy’ for a billion people, a nation rejoices…I am overjoyed for his parents and loved ones.”


Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq hoped better sense would prevail after PM Imran's peace gesture.

 


Mehbooba Mufti
Former Chief Minister of Indian occupied Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, also lauded PM Imran, calling the release of the Indian Air Force pilot "a great gesture" and hoped the Indian government would reciprocate.



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