ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Imran Khan on his speech at the Parliament and his statesman-like offers to India for de-escalating the situation and working towards peace. He appreciated the announcement by the prime minister to release the captured Indian Air Force pilot and pointed out that this gesture was a sign of strength. The prime minister briefed President Erdogan on the situation as it evolved over the past few days and the efforts he made to de-escalate the crisis. The prime minister thanked President Erdogan for his constant support for Pakistan and the Kashmiri people. The UAE crown prince congratulated the prime minister on his statesman-like speech in the joint session of the Parliament.

Source: Pakistan Today February 28, 2019 18:33 UTC