Summary Hina Rabbani Khar says Pakistan wants third party inquiry into ceasefire violations on LoC.
ISLAMABAD: Addressing a news conference here on Thursday‚ Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said Pakistan in this regard has also contacted UN military Observer Group for India and Pakistan.
The foreign minister made it clear that Pakistan abides by the ceasefire and follows the mechanism to deal with such kinds of issues.
Reacting strongly on the contradictory statements emanating from India‚ she said Pakistan made responsible statements and followed the mechanism to defuse the situation.
Hina Rabbani Khar said Pakistan will not like to escalate situation with India and hoped the recent incident at the LOC will not cause setback to the peace process.
She said Pakistan has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improve relations with India. In this regard‚ we have also taken several trust building measures.
The FM said the people of Pakistan are peace loving and extend a hand of friendship to all the regional countries including India. She said we have taken a lead role to build trust level with India.
To a question about the granting of most favored nation status to India‚ Hina Rabbani Khar said Islamabad remains committed to improve trade relations with New Delhi.
She said Pakistan wants removal of all visible and invisible trade barriers with India.
