Can’t afford war on Kashmir, issue must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy: PM Gilani

Can’t afford war on Kashmir, issue must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy: PM Gilani

Islamabad: (Monday, February 06, 2012) stating that Pakistan was a responsible nuclear state that looks forward to negotiations, dialogues and diplomacy to resolve its long-standing issues with India, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza
Gilani said yesterday that Pakistan cannot afford a war to resolve the Kashmir Issue.

Highlighting that war was no more an option for the two neighbours, the PM said, “Four wars have already been fought on the Kashmir issue and the region still was a flashpoint. However, to him, none of the countries could afford
a war in the 21^st century.

Sharing his remarks yesterday at a convention at the Prime Minister Secretariat to mark Solidarity with Kashmiris on Kashmir day, Gilani further stated, “We want to resolve issues through dialogue, diplomacy, prudent policy and
national consensus.” However, highlighting the importance of Kashmir for Pakistan, he mentioned that Kashmir was the cornerstone of the country’s foreign policy.

Saying that Pakistan was committed to stand with its Kashmiri brethren in their fight for independence, Pakistan’s head of state said, “We are committed to continue with the moral, political and diplomatic support to Kashmiris.
The whole nation, including all the political parties, is united on the cause of Kashmir.”

Marking that war was not on cards for the country as for knowing its responsibilities very clearly, it was on the way to formulate responsible policies, Gilani stressed that Pakistan’s policies must be made through national consensus
and by the true representatives of the people, and not by the individuals.

The Prime Minister noted that being a party that was a guardian of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s nationalist legacy, Kashmir Policy was the focus of the Pakistan People’s Party led government.

Pakistan has been observing the Kashmir day since 1990 to mark its solidarity with its Kashmiri brethren and the day, which is a public holiday in the country, observes nationwide rallies throughout the day.

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