Pak seeks 'just durable and peacefully negotiated' solution of Kashmir issue Qureshi

By Sajjad Hussain
    Islamabad, Dec 18 (PTI) Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Tuesday that his country was looking for a "just durable and a peacefully negotiated" solution of the Kashmir issue.
    Qureshi made the remarks while addressing the participants of National Security and War Course at National Defence University (NDU) in Islamabad, according to a statement issues by the army.
    "While safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state we are maintaining credible national security capabilities to deter aggression," he said while highlighting the cardinals of Pakistan's foreign policy, challenges as well as opportunities.
    Pakistan was "seeking a just durable and a peacefully negotiated solution of the Kashmir dispute," the foreign minister said.
    He said Pakistan was working to "take the war against extremism and terrorism to its logical conclusion, promoting economic stability through inclusive growth, integrating with major regional initiatives and global economy, pursuing friendly and cooperative relations with all countries particularly with major powers and all immediate neighbours."
    Qureshi said that the government was trying to turn Pakistan’s geo-strategic location into a geo-strategic asset.
    He also said that Pakistan fully supports Afghan peace process as peace in Afghanistan is essential for regional peace and stability. PTI SH ZH
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