ISLAMABAD, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Pakistani Foreign Ministry said here Thursday that India intends to "further escalate tensions and undermine regional peace and security," citing the Indian forces used artillery on Wednesday in its cross Line of Control (LoC) shelling.
According to a statement by the ministry, the foreign secretary "deplored the use of artillery" by the Indian forces in Shahkot and Jura sectors on the LoC on Nov. 9 and highlighted that such weaponry had been used after 13 years, reflecting "India's intention to further escalate tensions and undermine regional peace and security."
Meanwhile, the foreign secretary called on the United Nations Military Observers Group for India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) to maintain peace and tranquility at the LoC and the working boundary since it has the UN mandated responsibility, according to the statement.
"While Pakistan is fully cooperating and providing full access to UNMOGIP, we urge India to permit the UNMOGIP to visit and observe the LoC and the working boundary," the Pakistan top diplomat said.
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