The Foreign Office (FO) has categorically rejected “provocative and inflammatory” assertions made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address yesterday.

According to a statement issued by the FO, Modi’s remarks represented a dangerous escalation rooted in “misinformation, political opportunism, and a blatant disregard for international law”.

It said his remarks also reflected a propensity to fabricate misleading narratives to justify aggression.

The FO said Pakistan remained “committed to the recent ceasefire understanding and taking necessary steps towards de-escalation and regional stability”.

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