European parliament urges PMs of India, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions
The MEPs welcomed the strong opening of avenues for dialogue demonstrated by releasing Abhinandan.
(Dunya News) – As many as 40 members of the European Parliament have signed letters that have been sent to Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and Indian premier Narendra Modi urging them to deescalate tension through negotiation.
The letter was signed by members from Sweden, UK, Finland, Italy, Romania, Portugal, Poland, Luxembourg, Lativa, Belgium, Spain, France and Germany.
“We welcome the strong opening of avenues for dialogue and peace demonstrated by the voluntary repatriation of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to India by Pakistan,” the members said.
“The EU is uniquely placed to assist and should work towards this end and stand ready to do so should the right conditions emerge,” the letter read.
