Talking to PTV, he refering to the regional connectivity said that Pakistan was paying due attention to enhance bilateral relations with the Central Asian States. Pakistan holds immense importance in the region due to its strategic location, he added.

To a question he said that purpose of the Islamic Coalition Force was counter-terrorism, adding that Pakistan was playing vital role in war against terrorism. Islamic countries were also facing the challenges of terrorism, which is a global issue and should be dealt collectively, Nafees Zakaria said.

To another question he said that Pakistan was raising the issue of Kashmir at all important forums. Pakistan wants to resolve the dispute of Kashmir under the United Nations resolution, he added.

Replying to a question he said,"Pakistan wants to see Palestine as an independent state.