ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Faisal in his weekly pressbriefing has said neither any proposal was received nor was underconsideration regarding a Chinese military base in Gwadar.
He said this is just fallacious propaganda against China Pakistan EconomicCorridor and the development of Pakistan.
To a question about US President Donald Trump`s Pakistan policy, theSpokesperson said the matter is with the highest forum that is Cabinet`sNational Security Committee.
To a question about Afghan refugees, Dr Faisal said Pakistan has extendedunprecedented support to the Afghan refugees.
He said trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan has witnessed phenomenalincrease last year with Pakistan’s export to that country increasing bynine percent.
He said we are also engaged with Afghanistan for early convening ofAfghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Cooperation Authority.
To a question about tension in Korean peninsula, the Spokesperson saidPakistan shares concerns with international community and maintains thatall concerned parties fulfill their obligations and follow policy of peaceand reconciliation.
He said we encourage the relevant parties to resume meaningful dialogue.
To a question regarding tensions in Iran, Dr Muhammad Faisal said that isIran`s internal matter and we are confident that Government of Iran willhandle it adequately.