Australian High Commissioner in Pakistan Neil Hawkins has welcomed the recent ceasefire between Pakistan and India, urging both the countries to settle for a permanent truce.
In an interview with 24NewsHD channel on Saturday, the Australian High Commissioner said that lot of people belonged to India and Pakistan currently residing in Australia.
He said “Australia was also concerned due to tense border situation between India and Pakistan.”
The Australian High Commissioner said that after the ceasefire Australian foreign minister contacted foreign ministers of Pakistan and India.
Neil Hawkins said that Australia will continue to encourage both countries for a permanent ceasefire. He said that ceasefire is not only benefit the people of both the countries but also Australia.
Reporter: Anwer Abbas