Indian army chief’s statement on two-front war jingoistic: Pakistan
December 31st, 2009 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANSIslamabad, Dec 31 (IANS) Pakistan Thursday termed as jingoistic a statement by Indian Army chief Gen. Deepak Kapoor that it was capable of fighting a two-front war with Pakistan and China.
An official spokesman said such statements betrayed a hostile intent as well as a hegemonic and jingoistic mindset that is out of step with the realities of the times, Online news agency reported.
“No one should ever underestimate our capability and determination to foil any nefarious designs against the security of Pakistan,” the spokesman added.
Holding that the international community should “take due notice” of such statements, the spokesman said Pakistan remained mindful of the threats posed to its security as well as to the importance of promoting peace in South Asia.
Speaking at a closed-door seminar in New Delhi earlier this 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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