Islamabad: Pakistan today accused India of endangering South Asia’s peace and security and urged New Delhi to recognise the importance of bilateral dialogue between the two countries.
Foreign Office Spokesman Nafees Zakaria said during weekly media briefing, “Pakistan has shown a number of gestures which were not reciprocated by India. We hope that India will soon realise that dialogue is a key to peace and stability in the region, as well as peace between our two countries.”
According to media reports, Nafees was responding to a question about the prospects of resumption of bilateral dialogue between the two countries after ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) latest electoral victories.
Pakistan officials earlier speculated that New Delhi might move to lessen tensions with Islamabad and resume dialogue after the latest round of state elections.
Pakistan blames India for endangering South Asia’s peace
On other hand, Zakaria hit out at the BJP government for using the “Pakistan card” in their domestic politics by saying it was “unfortunate and regrettable”.
The spokesman said Pakistan wanted resolution of all outstanding issues with India, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute through a “sustainable and result-oriented dialogue” which does not “disrupt or breakdown on flimsy grounds”.
“India has to learn to live in peace with all its neighbours, including Pakistan. It is only through peace and dialogue,” he added.
While replying to a questions of media person about Indian tests of extended range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, he said it underscored the importance of a bilateral engagement for introducing more confidence-building measure, avoidance of arms race and promotion of strategic stability in the region.
