Pakistan eyes strengthened mutually beneficial bilateral ties with new US govt

Pakistan eyes strengthened mutually beneficial bilateral ties with new US govt.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said Pakistan is looking forward to work with the New US Administration.

Pakistan eyes strengthened mutually beneficial bilateral ties with new US govt

At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan want to further strengthen the bilateral ties to make it multi-faceted, sustainable and mutually beneficial.

He said Pakistan wants to continue its partnership with the US to achieve peace, stability and prosperity in the region. The spokesperson said Pak-US bilateral relationship has been a factor for regional peace and stability as a lot has been achieved by working together in the past.

He stressed the continued engagement and coordination is even more compelling today in the context of shared geo political and security challenges. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said both the countries have worked closely to achieve the shared objective of peace in Afghanistan.

He said Pakistan appreciates the progress made in the Afghan peace process, emphasizing the need to further build on it.

FO urges the world community

Responding to a question, the Foreign Office Spokesperson urged the international community including the new US Administration to take notice of grave human rights violations in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

The spokesperson rejecting formal launch of Ayodhya mosque project replacing historical Babri Mosque, on India’s Republic Day said the BJP government cannot mislead the world by such fabrications or hide its deep hatred for minorities in India, especially Muslims. Zahid Hafeez said minorities, particularly Muslims and their places of worship are increasingly under attack.

The spokesperson urged the Indian government to ensure safety, security and protection of minorities and fulfill its responsibilities under the international laws.

He said we also call upon the international community to play its role in preserving the Islamic heritage sites in India from the extremist ‘Hindutva’ regime and ensure protection of minorities. He said the use of force against the protesting Sikh farmers is not the conduct of a democratic government, it indicates India is not a democratic but a fascist state.

GTV