Pakistan asks India to rceiprocate policy of dialogue, responsibility

Pakistan said on Thursday it will pursue policy of restraint‚ responsibility and dialogue with India for the larger interest of peace in the region, urging the neighbouring country to reciprocate to its approach.

The statement came amid the current escalations along the Line of Control, which have caused casualties of troops of both countries.

Both countries accuse each other of violating the 2003 ceasefire.

Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry Thursday urged India to stop what he called “ceasefire violations and other provocations”.

Speaking at his weekly news briefing in Islamabad, the spokesman voiced concerns over the Wednesday’s violation in Line of Control‚ in which one army officer was killed and injured other.

Pakistan Wednesday summoned the Indian deputy high commissioner and registered Pakistan’s protest and concern over the incident.

“Pakistan’s desire for peace should not be construed as its weakness and made it clear that the country’s people and institutions are capable to defend its territory and interests. Our peace overtures are essentially in the interest of the region and the two countries,” Chaudhry said.

When asked about the doubts surrounding the meeting between the prime ministers of two countries in New York‚ the spokesman did not give a direct reply and said the leadership of Pakistan is prepared to use that occasion to build confidence and remove the trust deficit.

“All channels of communications should remain open as suspension of dialogue will serve the objectives of those who do not want peace,” the Pakistani spokesman said.

He said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has also offered to further strengthen the channels of communications to remove the existing trust deficit.

 When asked about recent Indian allegations that Pakistan is behind the killing of five Indian soldiers along the line of control‚ he said Pakistan is not involved in the incident and the same have been conveyed to the Indian authorities after investigation.

“Pakistan has been suffering from the menace of terrorism and it could not be held responsible for any terror act.”

He said Pakistan has adopted constructive and positive approach and hoped all the channels of communication will be optimally utilized for the purpose of peace.

AFGHAN KARZAI’S VISIT: To a question regarding the visit of Afghan President Hamid Karzai to Islamabad‚ the spokesperson said the Afghan president is expected to visit Pakistan in the last week of this month. Both the sides are currently working on the exact date.

The visit of Afghan president will provide an opportunity to hold discussion on further strengthening of bilateral relations. Emphasis of talks will be on the Afghan reconciliation process. He said Pakistan has always offered support and assistance in advancing the Afghan reconciliation process.

SYRIA CRISIS: About Syria situation‚ the foreign office spokesperson said Pakistan is concerned over the situation there and has called for the country’s territorial integrity. He said Pakistan will continue to maintain diplomatic relations with Syria and its mission there is fully functional.

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