Nawaz Sharif says terrorism being promoted from abroad
Monday, September 30th, 2013 10:37:40 by Tahir KhanPrime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that terrorism is being promoted in Pakistan from abroad.
He was talking to media on Monday during a stopover in London on his way back to home.
About talks with Taliban‚ the Prime Minister said the government will evolve a strategy in this connection after his return to the country.
The Prime Minister said terrorism is not only the problem of Pakistan but of many countries. However‚ he said peace is essential for people of the region.
About his talk with the Indian Prime Minister, he insisted on solution of all problems through dialogue.
Nawaz Sharif said he informed Dr. Manmohan Singh about Pakistan’s security concerns.
He said there are many poor in both Pakistan and India and we should concentrate on their betterment.
Regarding his speech at the UN General Assembly‚ Nawaz Sharif said he presented Pakistan’s principled stand on many issues and raised the issue of drone strikes.
Meanwhile Prime Minister’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs and National Security‚ Sartaj Aziz has said the government is committed to addressing the issue of terrorism on priority.
In an interview in Washington‚ he said the decision to hold talks with the Taliban was taken unanimously at the all parties’ conference.
He said Pakistan intends to improve relations with the United States for economic progress and political stability in the region.
Sartaj Aziz said the release of the Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Baradar will help the peace process in Afghanistan.
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