New Delhi: The Indian and Pakistani armies have mutually agreed to persist with 'confidence-building measures to reduce alertness level,' as per an official statement released in New Delhi. This decision aims to foster stability between the two nations by lowering military tensions.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Indian Army stated that, following the understanding between the two Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) on May 10, the decision to maintain these confidence-building initiatives was reaffirmed. This step is part of ongoing efforts to decrease military alertness levels between the neighboring countries.

Pakistani security sources verified that the two DGMOs engaged in their third telephonic conversation on Thursday, during which they concurred on upholding the ceasefire. This development follows recent escalations, including missile and drone exchanges, triggered by an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, predominantly Indian tourists, on April 22.

The recent tensions subsided after a ceasefire was brokered by the United States last weekend, which remains in force. However, the longstanding rivalry saw both nations voicing concerns about each other's nuclear capabilities on Thursday.

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking in Srinagar, questioned the safety of nuclear weapons in Pakistan, suggesting that they should be placed under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In response, Islamabad criticized Singh's remarks as revealing insecurity and frustration, asserting that Pakistan's conventional and nuclear capabilities are adequate to deter Indian aggression.

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry further contended that the international community should focus on incidents of nuclear and radioactive material theft in India, rather than targeting Pakistan's defense mechanisms.