ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said it does not believe in finger pointing because terrorism is common threat for both Pakistan and Afghanistan. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch replying to question during her weekly news briefing here she said government has started investigation into suicide attack in Peshawar. Pakistan expects cooperation from Afghan interim government. Terrorism is common threat both for Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Spokesperson expressed Pakistan’s resolve to root out evil of terrorism and safeguard security of every citizen. She said we do not believe in accusations or finger pointing. However, we would reiterate our expectations that no country should allow its territory to be used for perpetrating terrorism against Pakistan. It is time that commitments made to world are fulfilled with sincerity and in good faith actions. Responding to another question, spokesperson said Pakistan has foreign policy that prioritises developing good relations with all countries.

She said we have constructive dialogue with all countries, including Russian Federation, United States, European Union and our neighbours. She said bilateral relations with Russia, including economic cooperation will further deepen in future. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch informed that Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar will undertake two-day visit to Sri Lanka from tomorrow. Spokesperson said that Minister of State will participate in 75th Independence Day of Sri Lanka.

Foreign Minister held delegation level talks with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on January 30, 2023. Talks covered entire range of bilateral relations with special focus on trade and economic relations, energy cooperation as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Special Representative for Afghanistan of United States Thomas West and European Union’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson visited Pakistan this week and held meetings with Special Advisor to Prime Minister on Afghanistan, Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq and Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan. During these meetings, two sides discussed regional situation including recent developments in Afghanistan and humanitarian support to Afghan people.

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s brutal attack on city and camp of Jenin in State of Palestine, killing several innocent Palestinians.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 03 2023

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