Any military attack on India will be met with very firm response: EAM Jaishankar
The Hindu
India's External Affairs Minister warns of firm response to military attacks from Pakistan, discusses situation with Iranian Foreign Minister.
India has no intention to escalate the situation with Pakistan but if there are military attacks on the country, then it will be met with a "very" firm response, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday.
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Mr. Jaishankar made the remarks at a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
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"This attack compelled us to respond on May 7 by striking at the cross-border terrorist infrastructure. Our response was targeted and measured," he said.
"It is not our intention to escalate the situation. However, if there are military attacks on us, there should be no doubt that it will be met with a very very firm response," he said.
Mr. Jaishankar said as a neighbour and close partner, it is important that Iran has a good understanding of the situation.
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