Letter to a Pakistani soldier held prisoner in India on February 10, 1973

was most touched, indeed overwhelmed, by your gift. I will treasure it as a reminder of the devotion and velour of our soldiers, their loyalty to their dear country and their fortitude in adversity. You can be sure that the cause of our brave soldiers who have endured suffering and captivity for so long is close to my heart. I will not forget it for a moment until you return to your home and families.