PM’s Advisor Sartaj Aziz reiterated Pakistan’s stance that drone strikes violated international law.
Pakistan has called for an end to US drone strikes in its tribal areas.
Speaking at a high level meeting at UN Security Council Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz reiterated Pakistan’s stance that drone strikes violated international law‚ including international humanitarian law‚ and were also detrimental to collective efforts to fight terrorism.
He said, “drone strikes cause deaths of civilians‚ including women and children.
The Advisor said that drone strikes have a serious impact on psycho-social health of children.”
Sartaj Aziz also underscored the need for a comprehensive and integrated approach in addressing issues related to small arms and light weapons.
He called for a more active role of the Security Council in resolution of outstanding disputes.
