Jordanian King telephones PM Imran, offers mediation to de-escalate Pak-India crisis

ISLAMABAD: Jordanian King Abdullah II made a phone call to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday and conveyed his concern over the escalating situation between Pakistan and India.He congratulated Prime Minister Imran Khan on his Statesman-like approach towards handling this difficult situation. He also offered Jordan's mediation to help de-escalate the crisis. Prime Minister Imran Khan briefed King Abdullah II about his initiatives to maintain peace between Pakistan and India for the sake of the people of the two countries and the region. He reiterated that the core issue between the two countries remained the issue of Kashmir that needs to be resolved as per the UN Resolutions. The Prime Minister stated that his government agenda was to promote peace and prosperity for the people of Pakistan through poverty alleviation and social welfare programs. However, the war hysteria unleashed in India was threatening peace of the region. Prime Minister Imran Khan thanked King Abdullah II for his offer of mediation. Prime Minister Khan invited King Abdullah II to visit Pakistan at his earliest convenience.