Peaceful coexistence based on equality and mutual respect serves as guiding principles of Pakistan’s foreign policy and the same also underpins Pakistan’s desire for a peaceful relationship with India, the new Pakistan government said on the occasion of Pakistan’s National Day.
Islamabad, however, also said peace and stability in the region can only be achieved through a peaceful settlement of all issues, including the “core” issue of J&K.
“The quest for sustainable peace and stability in South Asia could only be achieved through a peaceful settlement of all issues including the core Jammu and Kashmir dispute,” said Pakistan charge d’affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich.
“Our desire for peace is reflective of the constructive and positive outlook of a strong and self-assured nation”, he added. India, however, is in no hurry to rush into any rapprochement with Pakistan as it believes the onus is on Pakistan for any forward movement in ties because it was Islamabad which recalled its high commissioner and called off trade with India in 2019.
PM Narendra Modi congratulated the new Pakistan PM, Shehbaz Sharif, in a very matter-of-factly manner and so far there has been no indication of any initiative by either side for a breakthrough in ties that remain downgraded since India revoked the special status of J&K in August, 2019.
Islamabad, however, also said peace and stability in the region can only be achieved through a peaceful settlement of all issues, including the “core” issue of J&K.
“The quest for sustainable peace and stability in South Asia could only be achieved through a peaceful settlement of all issues including the core Jammu and Kashmir dispute,” said Pakistan charge d’affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich.
“Our desire for peace is reflective of the constructive and positive outlook of a strong and self-assured nation”, he added. India, however, is in no hurry to rush into any rapprochement with Pakistan as it believes the onus is on Pakistan for any forward movement in ties because it was Islamabad which recalled its high commissioner and called off trade with India in 2019.
PM Narendra Modi congratulated the new Pakistan PM, Shehbaz Sharif, in a very matter-of-factly manner and so far there has been no indication of any initiative by either side for a breakthrough in ties that remain downgraded since India revoked the special status of J&K in August, 2019.
