Turkey ready to de-escalate tension between Pakistan, India: Erdogan
Last updated on: 04 March,2019 01:08 pm
Erdogan hailed Pakistan's move in handing over an Indian pilot downed in the recent tension.
TRABZON (Web Desk) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Turkey is ready to do its part to de-escalate tension between Pakistan and India.
Addressing a campaign rally in Trabzon, he hailed Pakistan’s move in handing over an Indian pilot downed in the recent tension, adding that he looks forward to seeing similar steps from India. “I spoke with the Prime Minister [Imran Khan] of Pakistan. Turkey has sincere relations with Pakistan. Increasing the tension and adding fuel to the flames have no use for anyone.Turkey will do its part for the tension to be de-escalated,” Erdogan said. He said Pakistan has a special place in the hearts of Turkish nation as it always stood by Turkey in difficult times.
Meanwhile, Indian Ambassador to Russia Venkatesh Varma said India will not accept any offer of mediation.