ISLAMABAD – The recently appointed Foreign Minister of Pakistan, ShahMehmood Qureshi has outlined that there was no space of adventurism forIndia, emphasizing that a dialogue should be started between the twocountries for resolution of disputed issues.
In his first media interaction after taking the oath of the office, Qureshiexpressed that the Indian premier Narendra Modi had written a letter to hisPakistani counterpart, in which hen has hinted at the resumption of talks.
We want peace and stability in the region, said Qureshi and added that thedirection of foreign policy will be reviewed afresh.
The lawmaker asserted that Pakistan and India were not only neighbours,they were atomic powers and had a lot of common resources.
Qureshi highlighted that talking peace was our only option, admitting thatthe issues were tough and will not be solved overnight, but the engagementwas necessary.
He also mentioned the Kashmir issue in his presser and said it was areality, citing the Islamabad declaration as well.
‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee who is no longer in this world came to Pakistan andacknowledged the reality of Pakistan. The Islamabad declaration is a partof our history,’ he said.
Shah Mehmood also expressed his wishes to cement the ties with Afghanistan,saying he had cordial relations with a few people in Kabul.
‘I will call the Afghan foreign minister and plan to visit them at amutually convenient time. I want to take an important message for thepeople of Pakistan. Our future and geography are joined together,’ said theforeign minister.
Addressing Kabul, Qureshi said that we need to become each other’s supportbase.
‘We have a bilateral agreement in place which has 5 tracks and we want tomove forward with those,’ vowed the legislator.