ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesdayclaimed that India has failed to diplomatically isolate Islamabad,according to a media report.
Briefing Parliament, the minister claimed India on multiple occasions triedto harm Pakistan’s diplomatic ties with other countries.
Ties between India and Pakistan nosedived following a spate of terrorattacks on Indian military bases since January 2016.
Following the strikes, India announced it will not engage in talks withPakistan, saying terror and talks cannot go hand-in-hand.
India in September cancelled the proposed meeting between External AffairsMinister Sushma Swaraj and her Pakistan counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi inNew York citing the brutal killing of security personnel by Pakistan-basedentities.
“India’s failure to isolate Islamabad diplomatically is a win for thecountry,” Qureshi was quoted as saying.
He reiterated to strengthen Pakistan’s position in the diplomat and globalarena and continue to address any challenges that may arise.
Qureshi also maintained that countries willing to invest in Pakistan andbenefit from mutual cooperation shall not be agreeable to India.
“It is to India’s discontent that nations are willing to establish mutualtrade ties with Pakistan,” he said.
Qureshi’s assertion of diplomatic successes of Pakistan came days ahead ofplanned visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Saturday toexpand economic and defence cooperation.