Pakistan to welcome Indian prime minister’s visit: Sartaj Aziz

IndiaPakistan to welcome Indian prime minister’s visit: Sartaj Aziz

Pakistan to welcome Indian prime minister’s visit: Sartaj Aziz

ISLAMABAD: The advisor to Prime Minister on foreign affairs and national security Sartaj Aziz said on Saturday Pakistan will welcome Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh if he wishes to visit Islamabad in the next few weeks, however he said that there is less possibility of his visit.

His statement came in response to a question regarding the Indian premier’s address in New Delhi on Friday, in which expressed the desire to visit Pakistan before the expiry of his tenure. The Indian prime minister said that his visit can result in a breakthrough in moving forward the dialogue process with Pakistan and resolving all outstanding issues.

In an interview on Saturday, the advisor said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had extended an invitation to the Indian counterpart to visit Pakistan.

The premier’s advisor said that back channel-talks are continuing with India on the issues of Kashmir‚ Sir Creek and Siachen. He, however, said that any breakthrough or forward movement on these issues could only be expected after the elections in India.

“It is our utmost effort to improve relations with India and a significant lobby there also cherishes the same dream,” he said.

Aziz said that though the composite dialogue is facing delay due to the elections in India but certain groups on trade‚ energy and visa are in negotiations with each other.

The advisor said that in the present circumstances when the India is heading towards elections‚ peace at the Line of Control (LoC) and continuation of talks is necessary to avoid any tension in bilateral relations.

When asked about Kashmir dispute‚ the advisor said that it is a very important issue and its resolution is imperative for improvement of Pakistan-India relations. He said several countries have realized the importance of peace between the two countries and are now evincing interest in Kashmir dispute.

Must read

Recent News

“Ustad Bashiruddin- A Restrained Grace” and “Bleeding Borders”

“Ustad Bashiruddin- A Restrained Grace” and “Bleeding Borders”

0
Lahore, Pakistan: In connection with the celebrations marking 150 years of Mayo School of Arts and National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan, the opening...

Indus Shield-Chinese concluded

0
Monitoring Desk: Indus Shield-Chinese, a bilateral module of Exercise Indus Shield 2024, being conducted separately between Chinese and Pakistan forces has concluded at an...

Mushaal writes to Rahul Gandhi to save Yasin’s life

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: Mushaal Hussein Mullick, wife of jailed Kashmiri leader Mohammad Yasin Malik, has made a heartfelt plea to Rahul Gandhi, India's opposition leader,...
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Pakistan today on a two-day official visit and he will hold meetings with civil and military leadership of Pakistan. This is his first visit to Pakistan after Israel attacked Iran in response to Iranian attack on certain Israeli cities. His meetings with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar are confirmed. Foreign Minister Araghchi will hold consultations on the situation in the Middle East and Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations. This visit provides an important opportunity to advance cooperation and dialogue between Pakistan and Iran on a wide range of areas including trade, economic, energy and security.

Iranian FM Araghchi and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar showed commitment to work jointly in...

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar while addressing a joint presser showed their commitment to...

Active community engagement is central for stronger ties between Pakistan and the UAE, believes...

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: "One of the challenges we face is that a segment of people misuse tourist visas to seek jobs illegally, or, in some...
Advertisement