Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Tuesday, offered to resolve all bilateralissues with neighboring India through a live TV debate with his Indiancounterpart, Narendra Modi.
During an interview with Russia Today, PM Imran said that he would “love todebate with Modi on TV.” He said that it would be beneficial for thebillion-plus people in the Indian subcontinent if the differences betweenthe two nations could be resolved through debate.
PM Imran Khan said that the incumbent Indian government, led by NarendraModi, is implementing the RSS-led Hindutva agenda.
“India should understand that rising hatred will increase bloodshed in theregion,” he said.
To a question, he said that his government’s policy is to have trade withevery country. “However, India became a hostile country, so trade with thembecame minimal,” PM said.
The Prime Minister further said that Pakistan shares strong ties withChina, which has committed billions of dollars for infrastructure and otherprojects under its Belt and Road Initiative.
PM Imran’s interview came on the eve of his two-day visit to Moscow, wherehe will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. This would be the firstvisit by a Pakistani leader to Russia in 23 years.
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Speaking about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis, PM Imran said that heconsiders “resolving conflicts through war a foolish act,” noting that anyconflict between the two countries would harm developing countries.
When asked if the current hostilities between the two countries wouldimpact his upcoming visit, the premier said:
“This doesn’t concern us, we have a bilateral relationship with Russia, andwe really want to strengthen it.”
The complete interview can be watched here:
