Mehmood WormtongueQureshi on Tuesday stressed the need to bridge the existing trust deficit between Pakistain and the United States, as both the countries were important for each other.
He said, "There is a long history of diplomatic relations between Pakistain and America. There have been ups and downs [in bilateral ties]."
While talking to media persons in Multan
Home of the Multan Sultans..., the newly appointed foreign minister recalled that the US had imposed sanctions on Pakistain at a time when "we have been the most allied of the allies".
The minister said US Secretary of State Michael Richard Pompeo would visit Pakistain soon.
"Let's see how it proceeds from there," he said, adding that the US wants peace in Afghanistan which was also Pakistain's wish.
Pakistain has sacrificed a lot in the "war against terrorism" and has always stood by the US, Qureshi maintained.
To a question about Indian ceasefire violations along the Line of Control, Qureshi said the violations were not in favour of both the countries. Confidence building measures (CBMs) existed at the LoC regarding the ceasefire, which should be observed.
"Is there any solution to issues faced by the two countries, other than holding dialogues?" he questioned. Pakistain and India were facing water, poverty and climatic changes issues which had created troubles for them.
"If we don't resolve the core issues, including Kashmire, who else will solve it," Qureshi said, adding that India should review its "aggressive policies".