Indian Defence Minister's remarks a matter of concern for entire world: FO
FO spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah addressed media persons in Islamabad.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Foreign Office spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah on Thursday said that Indian Defence Minister Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar s statement on sponsoring terrorism is a matter of concern not only for Pakistan but the entire world.
Last week, the Indian Defence Minister had said that any country planning and plotting terror attacks against India will be dealt with "pro-actively".
"We have to neutralise terrorists through terrorists. Why can t we do it? We should do it. Why does my soldier have to do it?... Kaante se kaanta nikalta hai (You remove a thorn with a thorn)," Parrikar had said.
During weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, FO spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah said that Pakistan is the biggest victim of terrorism and has suffered more than any other country in the world.
He said Pakistan has lost more than 50,000 lives and suffered economic losses to the tune of hundred billion dollars. He said Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestation.
Pakistan will take all appropriate steps required to protect national interest, he added.
To a qauestion, he said Pakistan is committed to have good neighbourly relations with all neighbours including India. He said this is the vision of Prime Minister and we are pursuing it with all sincerity.
To a question, the Spokesman said they are aware that Indian media is carrying out campaign against Pakistan-China Economic Corridor, which is not a positive thing. He said the Corridor is beneficial for the whole region and Pakistan and China are committed to execute the project.
