The MEPs also said that Pakistan, under the control of successive political regimes and leaders, has been well documented as a country of 'State Sponsored Terrorism'.
Sadiq's statement led to controversy especially since it was widely publicised in Indian 'liberal' media as well that release of Abhinandan was a great 'peace gesture' by Imran Khan government.
Currently, there is no Pakistani envoy in France as the last envoy was transferred to China three months back. The post has been lying vacant since then.