Antonio Guterres welcomes release of Indian pilot by Pak

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed therelease of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman by Pakistan and asked bothcountries to keep up the “positive momentum.”

A statement issued by his spokesperson’s office shortlyafter Varthaman returned to India said: “We welcome the news of thePakistani authorities releasing the captive Indian pilot today. The Secretary-Generalcalls on both parties to sustain this positive momentum and engage in furtherconstructive dialogue.”

   

Guterres reiterated his offer good offices to facilitate adialogue should both countries agree.

Varthaman was captured by Pakistan on Wednesday after hisMiG was shot down in Pakistani territory.

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