Pakistan rejects Indian statements in Kulbushan case.

ISLAMABAD -- Foreign Office on Sunday said Pakistan fully complied with the International Court of Justice's judgment in Kulbhushan Jadhav case.

Responding to queries of media persons, Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said Pakistan remains committed to continue doing so as the case proceeds further. 'We have noted the statements made in an online lecture on 03 May 2020 by Mr Harish Salve, India's legal counsel in the Kulbushan Jadhav case. While suggesting that India may have to go back to International Court of Justice, Mr Salve has made certain statements which are

contrary to the facts of the case,' the spokesperson said. She added, 'We firmly reject the Indian Counsel's baseless and inaccurate assertion that Pakistan has not complied with the ICJ's judgment in the case. Pakistan has fully complied with the judgment and remains committed to continue doing so as the case proceeds further.'

Aisha Farooqui said Pakistan granted India consular access to Jadhav and is processing measures for effective review and reconsideration as per the guidelines provided by ICJ in its Judgment. The spokesperson said Pakistan being a responsible state abides by all its international obligations.

Last year, Pakistan had granted consular access to Jadhav in September as directed by the ICJ. Months earlier, a meeting with his family was arranged. Jadhav, a serving commander of the Indian Navy associated with Indian spy agency Research and Analysis Wing, was arrested on March 3, 2016, from Balochistan on allegations of espionage and terrorism.

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