Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that cricket matches would help improve ties with India.
Talking to Voice of America (VoA), he said Pakistan has made excellent arrangements for the matches, and there is a great enthusiasm for the series in both countries.
He said: "We are playing a game not fighting a war. We should be mentally prepared to accept defeat and victory which is part of the game."
The minister said the whole world is focussing on these matches, adding: "Security is excellent and we will give them a good welcome."