National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Friday welcomed the gesture of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to release captured pilot Abhinandan, saying the step has opened the doors for de-escalation.
“It is a welcome step.
The government of India should reciprocate the gesture by Pakistan in a constructive way.
The gesture shouldn’t be seen in isolation. It is indeed a mark of reconciliation and it could act as a first step towards peace building,” said Abdullah, addressing party workers here.