Pakistan called upon India to adhere to the agreed timeline outlined in the pre-notification of ballistic missile flight testing, following India's recent testing of its domestically developed Agni-5 missile. The Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, acknowledged India's notification of the missile test on March 11 but highlighted that India failed to adhere to the three-day notification timeline as stipulated in Article 2 of the Agreement on Pre-notification of Ballistic Missile Flight Testing.
Baloch emphasized the importance of adhering to the pre-notification agreement, urging compliance both in letter and spirit. India, on Monday, successfully conducted the inaugural flight test of its Agni-5 missile, capable of carrying multiple warheads, under the 'Mission Divyastra'. This achievement propels India into a select group of nations possessing such capabilities.
The missile, equipped with a 'multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle (MIRV)', was launched from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha, meeting all predetermined parameters, as confirmed by the Indian Defence Ministry. With a range of up to 5,000 km, the Agni-5 missile significantly expands India's striking capability, covering vast swathes of Asia, including northern China, and extending into parts of Europe.
While India had previously conducted various tests of the Agni-5 missile, this marked the first instance of a flight test incorporating MIRV technology, enhancing its operational effectiveness.
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