Islamabad: Pakistan On Friday, there has been no change in its policy towards India as it sought to clarify Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s strong pitch for reconnecting with New Delhi, saying his comments were “incorrect”. manner depicted”.
Bilawal said on Thursday that breaking ties with India will not serve the interests of Pakistan. Islamabad was already “internationally isolated and displaced”.
Responding to media queries and press reports on Bilawal’s remarks, foreign Office In a statement, there has been no change in Pakistan’s policy on India, which is nationally agreed. Pakistan always seeks cooperative relations with all its neighbors, including India. We have pursued constructive engagement and outcomes to resolve all- Has consistently advocated dialogue oriented on outstanding issues including the main Jammu and Kashmir dispute.”
The statement said Bilawal’s remarks were “interpreted out of context” and “misrepresented”.
Addressing the foundation day celebrations Institute of Strategic Studies In Islamabad, Bilawal had said that it was in Pakistan’s interest to hold talks with India, and especially its people, which was clearly an ideologue to test the Indian response as Islamabad has been insisting that it should seek talks with New Delhi. Will not talk until he reverses his unilateral steps. in Kashmir.
He said, ‘We have issues with India. There is a long history of war, conflict between Pakistan and India. Today, where we have serious disputes, the events of August 2019 cannot be taken lightly,” he had said.
On August 5, 2019, relations between India and Pakistan soured after New Delhi abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
India’s decision drew strong backlash from Pakistan, which downgraded diplomatic ties and expelled the Indian envoy.
The Foreign Office statement said the responsibility “remains on India to take necessary steps to create an environment conducive to meaningful and result-oriented dialogue”.
The External Affairs Minister clearly expressed his view on India’s actions in Kashmir with effect from August 5, 2019, the statement said.
He said his remarks are better understood in the overall context of his core message of conflict resolution, which he emphasized in his address at the think-tank event.
On the Kashmir issue, Bilawal had said in his address that it was “the cornerstone of any conversation I have since becoming the foreign minister”.
Bilawal, 33, took over as Pakistan’s top diplomat in April.
“In May, we had the Delimitation Commission and then recently, islamophobic The officials’ remarks create an environment in which it is very difficult, if not impossible, for Pakistan to function.
Bilawal asked people present at the think-tank program whether breaking ties with India was serving the interests of Pakistan, be it on Kashmir, rising Islamophobia or emphasis on India. Hindutva Story in India.
“That I, as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, as the representative of my country, not only speak to the Government of India, but I also do not speak to the Indian people. Is it to achieve or achieve the objective of Pakistan? The best way to do it.” The minister explained.
India has repeatedly told Pakistan that Jammu and Kashmir “was, is and always will be” and will remain an integral part of the country.
India has said that it wants normal neighborly relations with Pakistan in an environment free from terror, hostility and violence.
Bilawal said on Thursday that breaking ties with India will not serve the interests of Pakistan. Islamabad was already “internationally isolated and displaced”.
Responding to media queries and press reports on Bilawal’s remarks, foreign Office In a statement, there has been no change in Pakistan’s policy on India, which is nationally agreed. Pakistan always seeks cooperative relations with all its neighbors, including India. We have pursued constructive engagement and outcomes to resolve all- Has consistently advocated dialogue oriented on outstanding issues including the main Jammu and Kashmir dispute.”
The statement said Bilawal’s remarks were “interpreted out of context” and “misrepresented”.
Addressing the foundation day celebrations Institute of Strategic Studies In Islamabad, Bilawal had said that it was in Pakistan’s interest to hold talks with India, and especially its people, which was clearly an ideologue to test the Indian response as Islamabad has been insisting that it should seek talks with New Delhi. Will not talk until he reverses his unilateral steps. in Kashmir.
He said, ‘We have issues with India. There is a long history of war, conflict between Pakistan and India. Today, where we have serious disputes, the events of August 2019 cannot be taken lightly,” he had said.
On August 5, 2019, relations between India and Pakistan soured after New Delhi abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
India’s decision drew strong backlash from Pakistan, which downgraded diplomatic ties and expelled the Indian envoy.
The Foreign Office statement said the responsibility “remains on India to take necessary steps to create an environment conducive to meaningful and result-oriented dialogue”.
The External Affairs Minister clearly expressed his view on India’s actions in Kashmir with effect from August 5, 2019, the statement said.
He said his remarks are better understood in the overall context of his core message of conflict resolution, which he emphasized in his address at the think-tank event.
On the Kashmir issue, Bilawal had said in his address that it was “the cornerstone of any conversation I have since becoming the foreign minister”.
Bilawal, 33, took over as Pakistan’s top diplomat in April.
“In May, we had the Delimitation Commission and then recently, islamophobic The officials’ remarks create an environment in which it is very difficult, if not impossible, for Pakistan to function.
Bilawal asked people present at the think-tank program whether breaking ties with India was serving the interests of Pakistan, be it on Kashmir, rising Islamophobia or emphasis on India. Hindutva Story in India.
“That I, as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, as the representative of my country, not only speak to the Government of India, but I also do not speak to the Indian people. Is it to achieve or achieve the objective of Pakistan? The best way to do it.” The minister explained.
India has repeatedly told Pakistan that Jammu and Kashmir “was, is and always will be” and will remain an integral part of the country.
India has said that it wants normal neighborly relations with Pakistan in an environment free from terror, hostility and violence.