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August 18 , 2023
FO Says Engagement with US Remains Fruitful
Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday said its engagement with the US in the area of mutual concern was “productive and fruitful”, same as it was with several other friendly countries in the region and outside.
During the regular weekly media briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Islamabad welcomed peace and dialogue between countries, especially those friendly with Pakistan.
At the briefing, she was asked about a US statement about regional stability. “We believe that Pakistan’s engagement with the United States on aspects of mutual concern has been quite productive and fruitful,” Mumtaz told reporters. “Pakistan has always said that it would like to partner with all friendly countries to promote peace and dialogue in South Asia, Afghanistan and in the context of Pakistan-India relations,” she added.
To another question about some latest reported developments in the Iran-US relations, Mumtaz “welcomed peace and dialogue between countries, especially between our friends”.
In her opening remarks, the spokesperson urged India to bring an end to the unjustified and illegal detention of Khurrum Pervaiz and Irfan Mehraj as well as numerous other Kashmiri activists, languishing in various jails.In this regard, she pointed out a communication addressed to India, signed by many UN Special Rapporteurs on human rights, enforced disappearances, freedom of peaceful assembly and fundamental freedoms.
“The UN special procedures for human rights have expressed serious concerns at the arrest, detention, and charges against Kashmiri human rights defenders Khurram Pervaiz and Irfan Mehraj,” she added. … – The Express Tribune
Courtesy The Express Tribune