Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed that Pakistan’s national interests will be prioritised during his upcoming visit to US.
The premier was speaking to media personnel in London, en route the US.
“We will protect the national interests of Pakistan during my meetings with US leadership,” said the prime minister.
While responding to a question on recent reports in US media regarding Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, and plans to limit it, the premier said “We should not forget who the prime minister was in 1999 when we became a nuclear power.”
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also stated that concrete evidence regarding India’s sponsoring of terrorism has been forwarded to relevant people and organisations, and expressed hope that Pakistan’s concerns would be addressed.
The premier added that the incumbent government would end the power crisis facing the country before the next general elections.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also expressed his disappointment at the attitude shown by the opposing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and their repeated claims of rigging following the by-elections recently held in Punjab.
The premier will arrive in the US on Tuesday and will likely be asked to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table, days after Washington said it was delaying its withdrawal from Afghanistan.