*ISLAMABAD – Former national security adviser Lt Gen (retired) NasserJanjua said that the US wants to become the world’s sole superpower.*
He said that there are three factors behind the narrative of world power —stopping the rise of China and Russia and putting restrictions on theMuslim world.
“India should develop a relationship with Pakistan based on mutualrespect,” Mr Janjua said, addressing a seminar in Islamabad.
He said that Pakistan could provide India access to China and Central Asia.
The former security adviser said that the European Union and ShanghaiCooperation are the new forums for discussing peace and economy.
Mr Janjua said that Pakistan had stopped Russia from accessing the “warmwaters”.
The retired general, who had resigned on June 27 as Pakistan’s nationalsecurity adviser, also revealed the reason behind his decision to leave thejob. He said that no individual who was appointed by the previousgovernment is serving in the caretaker setup.
Mr Janjua added that he did not want anyone to think of him as party to anydesigns.
He, however, clarified that he was asked by the caretaker government tocontinue his work as national security adviser.