Source: Global Times
[Global Times Report] Comprehensive reports from the Associated Press of Pakistan, The Times of India, and Bloomberg stated that Indian Prime Minister Modi made his first public speech after India initiated the "Sindoor Operation" on the 22nd local time and made a tough statement to Pakistan, saying that Pakistan would not get water from rivers owned by India. Pakistan retaliated on the 23rd.
The report said that Modi delivered a speech at a rally in Rajasthan, northwestern India, stating that Pakistan's economy and military would pay the price for "any invasion of Indian territory," and indicated that India would not engage in trade or negotiations with Pakistan, "even if negotiations were held, they would only involve the Pakistan-controlled Kashmir region."
On May 22, Modi delivered a speech at a rally in Rajasthan. Photo source: video screenshot from Indian media
"Every terrorist attack, Pakistan will pay a heavy price. And this price will be borne by Pakistan's military and economy." Modi also said that Pakistan would not get water from rivers owned by India.
In response to Modi's remarks, Pakistan retaliated on the 23rd. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan, Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan said that Modi's remarks were aimed at fomenting regional tensions and "narrow political interests."
Shafqat Ali Khan,资料图, Photo source: foreign media
"These remarks are full of distortions of facts and inflammatory statements, clearly aimed at fomenting regional tensions and pursuing narrow political interests. Such remarks not only reflect their attempt to deliberately mislead the public, but also violate the governance principles that a responsible country should follow." Shafqat said.
Shafqat said that Pakistan has always been an active partner in the global fight against terrorism, and any attempt to link Pakistan with terrorist acts is "factually incorrect and clearly misleading." He urged the Indian leadership to take responsibility, exercise restraint, and resolve outstanding disputes through peaceful dialogue and diplomatic channels.
On May 7, the Indian military launched a military strike codenamed "Sindoor Operation," firing missiles at nine targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. On the 10th, the Inter-Services Public Relations Bureau of Pakistan announced that Pakistan had launched the "Iron Wall" military operation, striking more than 20 Indian military targets in retaliation for missile attacks on multiple locations in India. In the evening of the 10th, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar and Indian Foreign Secretary Tang Yongsheng announced that both sides agreed to a ceasefire successively.
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