Mehtab Pirzada
ISLAMABAD, MAY 9: /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a call from the Foreign Minister of Japan, Iwaya Takeshi.
DPM/FM briefed him on the regional situation due to India’s illegal and unprovoked attacks on multiple cities across Pakistan that resulted in the martyrdom of innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly.
He emphasized that Pakistan had demonstrated restraint in the face of these violations of international law and the UN Charter that threatened regional peace and security. The Government of Pakistan remained firmly committed to defending the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
FM Takeshi expressed deep concern over the evolving situation and conveyed condolences over the loss of innocent civilian lives. He emphasized that both sides should exercise restraint, allowing dialogue and diplomacy to achieve peace and stability in the region.
