Afghanistan should act against terrorists, says Aizaz Chaudhry
Pakistan has called upon Israel for the ceasefire, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs said.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Secretary Foreign Affairs Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry on Thursday said that Pakistan wants to maintain friendly ties with Afghanistan, Dunya News reported.
Talking to media in Islamabad, Aizaz Chaudhry said that Pakistan launched operation against militants in North Waziristan Agency and Afghanistan must not allow terrorists to use its soil against Pakistan.
The remarks came a day after the Afghan intelligence service accused Pakistan of stoking instability in the country by backing militants who stage attacks in Afghanistan.
Pakistan has denied such accusations in the past.
Giving his view on Gaza crisis, Aizaz Chaudhry said Pakistan has always backed Palestinians’ cause.
He said Pakistan tabled a resolution in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday against Israeli attacks violating Palestinians human rights. He said Pakistan has also been active on OIC forum regarding resolution of the issue.
Aizaz Ahmed said Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli brutalities against Palestinians.
