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| Normal ties with India key for security, development in region: FO |
| 2015-06-19 |
| [DAWN] Pakistain on Thursday welcomed all efforts to normalise relations between Pakistain and India, saying that peace between the two countries is key to security and development in the region. Backtracking from last week's truculence in preparation for next week's truculence. In a weekly media briefing at the Foreign Office in the federal capital, Foreign Office spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah said, "We are committed to having good relations with all neighbours in the region but the serious issues between India and Pakistain should be resolved through dialogue." Referring to the recent telephonic conversation between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf... , the front man said Pakistain welcomes all efforts to normalise bilateral relations. Referring to some statements, the spokesperson said Pakistain will take all appropriate actions and measures to protect its national interest. Replying to a question about Modi's offer to release Pak fishermen detained in India, the spokesperson said logistical arrangements are being finalised in this regard, and exchange of detained fishermen will be made very soon as it had taken a while to complete the process. Answering a question about cooperation to fight against terrorism, the spokesperson said Pakistain has been making sincere efforts in this regard and is already cooperating with the international community. |
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