ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The National Security Adviser Lt. General Nasser Janjua on Tuesday told a British Parliamentary delegation that unfortunately, the United Kingdom was preferring individuals over state relationship.
His remarks came in reference to self-exiled former Chief of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain who allegedly enjoys the support of British Security Institutions, a well-conceived main hurdle in bringing him into justice for his involvement in multiple offenses.
During a meeting with a seven-member British Parliamentary delegation in Islamabad in which they discussed regional and global issues significant for both Pakistan and the United Kingdom apart from exchanging views on matters pertaining to further enhancing bilateral cooperation, the security adviser also mentioned of some Baloch Leaders who find their safe abode in the United Kingdom.
The adviser said that Pakistan highly values its relationship with UK which has a strategic character. He stressed the need for further improving the understanding between the two countries to strengthen these ties and explore more areas of cooperation.
The national security adviser briefed the delegation at length about the rise of extreme thought, extremism, conflict in Muslim world, rise of Daesh, resilience and sacrifices of Pakistani nation, seeking closure of overall conflictual situations in the region and world, control and restraints of social media to curb spread of extremism and implementation of National Action Plan (NAP).
Referring to India, Nasser Janjua explained how the fragile security architecture of the region is fast becoming under stress and has started to suffer of serious imbalance.
Janjua also urged UK to have a balanced regional approach as the imbalance in the region is becoming critical which needs to be retrieved and restored immediately.
The national security adviser also apprised the delegates of a greater and brighter future which Pakistan holds by providing largest geo-strategic connectivity to the world.
Nasser Janjua also discussed Pakistan’s relationship with India, Kashmir dispute and India’s threat to stop water for Pakistan with the British delegation.
The British delegation said that UK understands and acknowledges the role of Pakistan against terrorism.
The delegation also appreciated the resilience of Pakistani nation against terrorism and urged a desire to strengthen and diversify relations with Pakistan to face the challenges of future together.
