‘Troubling mindset’: FO rejects Indian leadership’s remarks

Pakistan rejected on Monday a “flurry of antagonistic statements” made by the Indian leaders, saying that India cannot and will not achieve its objectives through threats, misrepresentation, or force.

In a press release, the Foreign Office (FO) said that Indian leadership’s recent remarks including those made in Bihar reflect a deeply troubling mindset that “prioritises hostility over peace”.

“Any attempt to portray Pakistan as the source of regional instability is divorced from reality.

The international community is well aware of India’s record of aggressive behavior, including documented support for terrorist activities within Pakistan,“ the FO said.

These facts cannot be obscured by hollow narratives or diversionary tactics, added the FO.

The response by Pakistan comes after Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson stated that talks on the Kashmir dispute will only be held “when Pakistan hands over Azad Jammu and Kashmir to us”.

Pakistan said that Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains the core issue threatening peace and stability in the region and that it will continue to stand firm in advocating for “a just and lasting resolution to the Kashmir dispute in line with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people”.

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“To sidestep this fundamental issue is to condemn the region to continued mistrust and potential confrontation,” added the FO

It added that the the developments of recent weeks have once again underscored the utter futility of jingoism and coercion and India cannot and will not achieve its objectives through threats, misrepresentation, or force.

“Pakistan remains committed to peace and constructive engagement, but it is equally resolved to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity against any aggression.”

“Durable peace in South Asia demands maturity, restraint, and a willingness to address the root causes of conflict—not the pursuit of narrow political gains at the expense of regional harmony.”