Modi uses Pakistani airspace for 41 minutes but avoids goodwill gesture

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew through Pakistan’s airspace on Monday while traveling from New Delhi to France; however, he did not extend any goodwill message to Pakistan.

Aviation sources revealed Modi was flying to Paris on a special flight India One, which entered Pakistani’s airspace near the border city Lahore. 

According to aviation sources, Modi was flying to Paris on a special flight, India One, which entered Pakistan’s airspace near Lahore.

The aircraft, a Boeing 777, remained in Pakistani airspace for approximately 41 minutes at an altitude of 34,000 feet.

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As per sources, the Indian aircraft  entered Afghanistan’s airspace from KP’s Parachinar. However, due to an airspace closure, it had to pass through Pakistan.

In this case, the Indian Prime Minister must obtain prior permission before entering Pakistan's airspace. 

The Indian Prime Minister will chair the third edition of the AI ​​Summit in Paris before heading to the United States on February 12.

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Narendra Modi will meet President Donald Trump at the White House for the first time during his second term as Prime Minister.

On Monday, Modi departed from New Delhi for his four-day visit to France and the US, where he is scheduled to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and former US President Trump.