Indian army chief’s comment on two-front war irresponsible: Qureshi
January 4th, 2010 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANSKarachi, Jan 4 (IANS) Pakistan Monday termed as irresponsible Indian Army chief Gen Deepak Kapoor’s statement on being capable of fighting a two-front war with Pakistan and China. He said Kapoor had done no service to his country or the region.
“I am surprised at the statement of the Indian army chief. On the one hand, India talks of dialogue and than it backtracks on its own words,” Online news agency quoted Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi as telling reporters here.
“Gen. Kapoor has done no service to his country or this region by giving such a statement,” Qureshi added.
He said that the foreign office had given a “proper response” statement.
On Dec 31, the foreign office had termed Kapoor’s statement jingoistic, saying it betrayed a hostile intent as well as a hegemonic and jingoistic mindset that was out of step with the realities of the times.
“No one should ever underestimate our capability and determination to foil any nefarious designs against the security of Pakistan,” foreign office spokesperson Abdul Basit added.
Speaking at a closed-door seminar in New Delhi last week, Kapoor is reported to have said that the Indian Army was ready to battle Pakistan and China at the same time.
Kapoor, the reports said, maintained that the Indian army, navy and the air force were effectively ready to simultaneously face Pakistan and China.
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