French President’s Top diplomatic advisor has said Paris’ ties with Pakistan are at a ‘historic low’, this in the backdrop of comments by its leadership against the country amid the terror attacks last year.
Emmanuel Bonne who is in Delhi for India France Strategic dialogue said, “During this crisis, after the campaign against us, our relations with Pakistan probably are at a historic low. This is not exactly what we want, we assume it because our priorities and language are clear.”
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran criticized French President Macron last year after the latter called for upholding his country’s right to expression over terror attacks involving beheading after caricatures of Prophet Muhammad were shown. Later widespread protests were seen in Pakistan against France by hardline groups and calls by lawmakers to recall the country’s envoy to Paris.
Bonne, who was speaking at Vivekananda Foundation thanked India for support amid Islamabad’s criticism. He…
