ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Dr. Arif Alvi said that Pakistan would not compromise on its national security and territorial integrity and would take all necessary measures to defend its soil.
In a statement on Thursday, the president lauded the professionalism of the Armed Forces of Pakistan that targeted the terrorist hideouts in the Siestan-o-Baluchistan province of Iran while avoiding civilian casualties.
صدر مملکت ڈاکٹر عارف علوی کا ایران کے سیستان و بلوچستان صوبے میں پاکستان کی کاروائی پر بیان
پاکستان اپنی قومی سلامتی و علاقائی سالمیت پر سمجھوتہ نہیں کرے گا ، صدر مملکت
پاکستان اپنی سرزمین کے دفاع کیلئے تمام ضروری اقدامات کرے گا، صدر مملکت
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) January 18, 2024
President Arif Alvi said that terrorism was a common challenge that required global efforts for its elimination.
The president said that Pakistan fully respected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states and expected the same from other nations not to violate international law.
The president said that Pakistan and Iran were brotherly countries and they needed to resolve issues through dialogue and mutual consultation.
