Pakistan abstains from ‘bloc politics’ wishing to be connectivity hub of region, General Asim Munir

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir said Pakistan wishes to develop itself as a hub of connectivity and a gateway to Central Asia and beyond concurrently abstaining from bloc politics , the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.

General Asim Munir in a discussion with US think tanks and media : ” Pakistan is a country of consequence both from geopolitical and geoeconomic perspective, believes in maintaining balanced relationships with all friendly countries.

General Asim Munir said, ” Pakistan desires to broaden bilateral engagement with the U.S through long term multi domain partnership.”

He highlighted that his interactions during the visit to the U.S with Political and Military leadership have been very positive and forward looking for further strengthening the relationship.

COAS also stressed upon the need for resolution of Kashmir Issue as per the aspirations of the people of Kashmir and the UNSC Resolutions. He said, “Kashmir is an internationally accepted dispute and no unilateral action can alter the nature of this dispute against the wishes of millions of people of the area.”

COAS also emphatically highlighted the immediate need for ending the sufferings in Ghaza, provision of humanitarian assistance and implementation of two state solution for enduring peace in the region.