Staff Reporter
The Foreign Office (FO) on Saturday said that the government, armed forces, and the nation stand united against any threat or misadventure.
In a statement in Islamabad on the eve of “Surprise Day”, FO spokesperson said that they will always act with an iron resolve to protect and preserve the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan.
“The entire Pakistani nation remembers with great pride Pakistan’s befitting response to India’s irresponsible military misadventure two years ago,” he added.
The spokesperson said that on 26th of February 2019, India violated Pakistani airspace and conducted air strike inside Pakistan in complete violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.
The valiant Pakistan armed forces swiftly responded and displayed exemplary professionalism.
On 27 February 2019, Pakistan Air Force shot down two Indian fighter jets and captured an Indian pilot, he said, adding that the whole world witnessed that Pakistan, once again, not only resolutely safeguarded its territorial sovereignty but also acted with tremendous restraint and responsibility.
The spokesperson said that the captured Indian pilot was returned as a gesture of peace.
Meanwhile, Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar on the second anniversary of Operation Swift Retort said 27th Feb, 2019 was testament that Pak Armed Forces, with support of the nation, would always defend the motherland against all threats.
In a tweet, the ISPR DG on Saturday said it was not the numerical strength of the armed forces that gave a nation dominance over its adversary in wars rather the valour and determination of a resilient nation that achieves victory in the end.
“It is not the numbers but courage and will of a resilient nation that triumphs in the end.”
Major General Babar Iftikhar further said: “Pakistan stands for peace but when challenged, shall respond with full might.”
