Interim Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani expressed disappointment with India's response to Pakistan's peace initiatives, highlighting the importance of constructive dialogue to address longstanding conflicts like the Kashmir dispute.
Speaking at an Asia Society conference, he emphasized Pakistan's desire for peaceful neighborly ties with India and cited gestures like the Kartarpur corridor and high-level visits as goodwill efforts.
Jilani expressed concern over India's alleged human rights violations in Kashmir and religious extremism, stating that these issues have strained relations further. He called for constructive dialogue on outstanding issues but criticized India's actions during domestic elections.
Regarding China, Jilani emphasized Pakistan's strong trade ties and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a flagship project for connectivity. He asserted that Pakistan can maintain relations with both China and the US.
On Afghanistan, Jilani stressed Pakistan's commitment to peace and its engagement with the Afghan interim government and international partners. He highlighted Pakistan's hosting of Afghan refugees and urged delinking aid from political considerations. Jilani condemned terrorism in all forms and called for global cooperation to combat it.
