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Want to include third-party to resolve Kashmir dispute: PM NawazTHE HAGUE: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met with reporters following his meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry on the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Summit.
Prime Minister Sharif said he informed Kerry of Pakistan’s desire to use a third party to resolve the Kashmir dispute with India. “The Kashmir issue should be resolved. India is unwilling to use a third party to resolve the issue.” Prime Minister Sharif said the US needs to play a role in normalising relations in the region.
The prime minister said the purpose of his visit to Afghanistan was to create a ‘positive atmosphere’ between the two countries. “Some people are trying to derail this process,” Sharif said.
Prime Minister Sharif said he expressed Pakistan’s praise for the US policy of stopping drone attacks in the tribal areas of the country. “The policy of restraint adopted by the US should continue.”
Earlier during the meeting the John Kerry Pak-US relations were discussed. Mr. Kerry told Prime Minister Sharif that the United States will continue to work with Pakistan for the elimination of terrorism. The US Secretary State also assured the Pakistani prime minister of cooperation to over energy needs.
Speaking to the media following their meeting, John Kerry said the two countries were “deeply engaged.”
“We have great confidence in Pakistan’s nuclear security,” Kerry told reporters.
Prime Minister Sharif said: “there are a lot of challenges we are meeting these challenges in Pakistan.” The prime minister also mentioned his positive meeting with US President Obama a few months ago in Washington DC.
Courtesy www.geo.tv