Good relations with India vital for peace, stability in the region

22 Aug, 2013

ISLAMABAD: International Relation Expert Dr. Nazir Hussian said that good relations with India is vital for peace and stability in the region.

Talking to Radio Pakistan, he added that the important thing in Prime Minister's speech was Kashmir issue.

Regarding Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's speech to Nation, Dr. Nazir said that peace in Pakistan is connected with peace and security in Afghanistan.

Dr. Nazir said that after long time Kashmir issue was touched in Nawaz Sharif's speech which is good news.

He said that some factors are traditionally parts of our foreign policy like establishing and maintaining friendly relations with neighboring countries, Muslim World and ties with US and China.

Political analyst Dr. Rasool Bakhsh Raees said there is no doubt that Nawaz Sharif will pursue peace with India as he had proceeded and succeeded during his previous tenure.

He said that government want to resolve all the issues including ceasefire and current tension with India through dialogue.

Regarding Nawaz Sharif's address to nation, Dr Rasool Bakhsh said that current government has realized that security and peace of Afghanistan cannot be detached from Pakistan's law and order situation, adding that Pakistan will sincerely play its role in Afghanistan issue.

Regarding Kashmir issue, Dr Rasool Bakhsh said that from the beginning, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has the stance over Kashmir that it is outstanding issue between Pakistan and India.

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