"Spoke with Pakistani FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi to encourage meaningful steps against JeM (Jaish-e-Mohammed) and other terrorist groups operating from Pakistan," Bolton said on Twitter. "The FM assured me that Pakistan would deal firmly with all terrorists and will continue steps to deescalate tensions with India," Bolton added. Pakistan, which denies Indian accusations of aiding militant groups, last week announced a crackdown against all proscribed outfits. New Delhi said it hit a JeM training camp in Pakistan, but Islamabad denies any such camp exists. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, in a joint conference with Qureshi, commended Pakistan on Tuesday for returning the pilot and offering talks with India.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 12, 2019 15:11 UTC