Shahbaz Sharif briefs international diplomats about his foreign policy after coming to power

Shahbaz Sharif briefs international diplomats about his foreign policy after coming to power

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Chief Minister and ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that after winning the general elections our foreign policy would be based on peace and stability.

Addressing a gathering of diplomats from several countries in Islamabad on Saturday, the PML-N President said that Pakistan believes in a policy of peace within and abroad and has always join hands with the world community in peace efforts in the region and across the world. “Pakistan’s foreign policy is a policy of durable peace and stability,” he added.

The chief minister said that peaceful relations with neighboring countries in the region is our priority, adding that Pakistan wants resolution of Kashmir dispute according to the aspiration of the Kashmiri people and United Nations resolutions.

Shehbaz went on to say that Pakistan was playing role of front line state in war against terror, adding that the success in war on terror was possible due to the unity and cooperation of civil-military leadership.

“The whole world is witness to our sacrifices and tremendous achievements in eradicating this menace,” the PML-N president said and added today s Pakistan is a progressive, tolerant and peaceful country.

He said: “After coming to power the incumbent government took many tough decisions to overcome challenges confronting the nation.”

Shehbaz further said that a number of development projects are underway under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).