War not a solution to regional disputes: President
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President Arif Alvi says war is no solution to regional disputes; Pakistan wants peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue.
The President was addressing the inaugural session of the four-day international defense exhibition ideas-2018 at expo center in Karachi.
He said Pakistan desires peace and its weapons are not for aggression but only for defense purpose.
Voicing concerns over the deteriorating situation in occupied Kashmir, President said Indian side cannot suppress voice of Kashmiri people through the use of brute force.
Alvi invited India to come to the negotiating table with Pakistan.
Lauding the sacrifices of armed forces and the people of the Pakistan in the war on terrorism, the President said the armed forces have secured the country from terrorism.
He said our armed forces are the only organization which has the most experience in dealing with the menace.
The President said Pakistan is building state of the art defense equipment including JF-17 thunder fighter jets, Mushshak and tanks.
He stressed for further research in the cyber world and artificial intelligence to give a quantum jump to the defense industry.
President Alvi said Pakistan offers business friendly environment for investment and the private sector should come forward for investment in production of defense related equipment.
