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Pakistani foreign relations

Pakistan Advocates for Peaceful Coexistence with India

Strategic Insights

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Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the need for good-neighbourly relations with India, based on mutual respect, sovereign equality, and a just and peaceful resolution of the long-standing Jammu and Kashmir dispute. This stance reflects Pakistan's consistent advocacy for peace in its neighbourhood, despite India's history of hostility and terrorist activities. Dar urged the Indian government to create a conducive environment for dialogue by reversing unilateral and illegal steps taken in 2019, ceasing its terror campaign, and showing seriousness about resolving the Kashmir dispute.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan seeks good-neighbourly relations with India based on mutual respect, sovereign equality, and a just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
  • India has shown hostility towards Pakistan and has been involved in terrorist activities inside Pakistan, including using the soil of Afghanistan.
  • Pakistan will not backtrack from its principled position that India must create a conducive environment for dialogue by reversing the unilateral and illegal steps taken in 2019.
  • The Indian leadership must shun intransigence on the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
  • Resolution of the Kashmir dispute is of immense importance for peace and stability in the whole region.
  • Sustainable peace requires dialogue and a shared commitment to regional security.
  • Pakistan's call for constructive engagement must be met with reciprocal gestures from India.
  • The international community must uphold commitments made to the Kashmiri people for their right to self-determination.

Statistics:

  • Pakistan has consistently advocated for peace in its neighbourhood.
  • India has taken unilateral and illegal steps in 2019, which must be reversed for dialogue.
  • The Jammu and Kashmir dispute has been ongoing for years, with no resolution in sight.
  • Pakistan has been a victim of terrorist activities by India, including the use of Afghan soil.
  • 2019 marked a significant escalation of Indian aggression against Pakistan.
  • The international community has recognized the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people.

Sources:

  • Pakistan Times
  • Dawn
  • Geo News
  • The Express Tribune

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