ANKARA: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, said on Thursday that Pakistan and India should maintain good relations and avoid involving in conspiracies against each other.
While talking to the reporters he remarked that even during the 2013 elections his party refrained from adopting the approach of “India bashing.”
The prime minister further said Pakistan was very appreciative of Turkey for its unrelenting support on the Kashmir issue and also for its stance on Pakistan’s inclusion in the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
While talking about the recent terrorism incidents in the country, the PM expressed the government’s resolve to eradicate terrorism at all costs.
“With our firm resolve, we will defeat those who are not digesting Pakistan’s success on different fronts,” he said.
The prime minister said that involvement of a foreign hand in terrorist activities in Pakistan could not be completely denied explicitly hinting towards the use of Afghanistan’s soil for such activities.
He added that stability in Afghanistan will subsequently mean stability in Pakistan.
He also said that the PSL final and the Economic Cooperation Organisation summit would be held in Pakistan as per schedule despite any adversities.
On operation Raddul Fasaad, launched by the Pakistan Army against terrorists this week, Sharif said the decision in this regard was taken at a session held at the PM House.
Addressing a joint press conference, PM Sharif and his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim, both expressed commitment to stand with each other in fighting terrorism to restore the region’s peace
The PM said that “Turkey’s enemies are Pakistan’s enemies” while further adding that Pakistan is firmly committed to stand with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism.
