Indo-Pak Rigidity: With India stepping up its ante towards Pakistan, Islamabad is getting assist from Turkey and China. Whereas earlier Turkey’s C-130 navy transport planes halted in Pakistan, China additionally despatched missiles to the Islamic Republic. Now, Turkey’s naval ship TCG BUYUKADA has reached Pakistan. Notably, Pakistan has termed it as a ‘Goodwill Go to’, hinting that the go to was not deliberate and got here amid tensions with India.
Turkey Navy Ship Reaches Pakistan
“Turkish Navy Ship TCG BÜYÜKADA arrived at Khi Port on a goodwill go to. Ship was welcomed by officers of Turkish & Pak Navies. Crew of TCG BÜYÜKADA will have interaction in skilled interactions with PN personnel. Go to goals to reinforce understanding & strengthen coop between 2 navies,” mentioned the Pakistani Navy.
It additional added, “Goodwill go to of TCG BÜYÜKADA stands as a testomony to the ever-strengthening maritime collaboration between Pakistan & Türkiye. It displays deep-rooted mutual belief & strategic partnership between two brotherly nations, anchored in centuries-old historic & cultural ties.”
Notably, the Pakistani Navy is a no match for the Indian Navy as India has two plane carriers whereas Pakistan has none. This offers India an enormous edge towards Pakistan.
Iran’s Overseas Minister’s Go to
Iranian Overseas Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to go to Pakistan on Monday amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror assault. It’s believed that Araghchi might also go to India later this week, although he’s anticipated to return to Tehran first after his Pakistan journey.
Following the assault, Iran had initially supplied to mediate between India and Pakistan to assist de-escalate the state of affairs, however India promptly declined, stating that it was able to dealing with the matter by itself.
Based on Pakistani media stories, Araghchi will likely be accompanied by a high-level delegation and is anticipated to carry a key assembly with Pakistani Overseas Minister Ishaq Dar. As reported by The Specific Tribune, the discussions will concentrate on bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran, in addition to the present regional state of affairs, significantly within the context of the current India-Pakistan tensions.
Indo-Pak Rigidity
Tensions have flared up between India and Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror assault wherein 26 folks had been killed by Pak-backed terrorists. Since then, each international locations haven’t solely downgraded their diplomatic relations however have additionally halted commerce and all communications.