ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ms Hina Rabbani Khar spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday evening and briefed him on the unprovoked NATO/ISAF attack on Pakistani territory and the decisions taken by the Defence Committee of the Cabinet.
She underscored that besides being a gross violation of established international norms, such attacks pose a threat to regional peace and stability as well.
The Russian Foreign Minister expressed sympathy for the loss of lives and injury, as well as complete understanding of Pakistan's position, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here.
The Russian Foreign Minister underscored that Pakistan and Russia were partners in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and also partners in promoting regional cooperation. He stressed on the need of NATO thoroughly investigating the incident.
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