We will continue to operate with maximum restraint. We are a responsible member of the international community and we shall continue to be so,

We will revert shortly to the government of Pakistan with alternative dates,

Questioning it now is an ingenious attempt to find ex post justification for the intrusion. This is unacceptable.

When the need arises, the two militaries can engage in dialogue through existing established channels so that the de-escalation process is properly handled,

The sentiment that they (the two governments) seem to be bogged down is because of the distance that separates them in their respective positions and they require reconciling these. It naturally takes time. However, that should not generate impatience.

For the sake of parity of representation between the two countries, the high commissioner of Pakistan who is currently in India will be required to returned to Islamabad,