Pakistan refuses to provide bases to any foreign govt

Islamabad: The spokesperson of Foreign Office Thursday said that Pakistan will not provide bases to any foreign government.

Spokesperson of the Foreign Office, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, stated in the weekly briefing that Pakistan has good relations with the US and Iran, and will expand its relations with both countries in the national interest. The trilateral talks of Pakistan, China and Iran are important, the date of these talks has not been decided yet.

She added: “There are many channels of communication between Pakistan and Iran, and will continue the communication to increase cooperation with Iran”.

The talks between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia regarding investment in other sectors including energy are underway, the spokesperson of the Foreign Office continued.

Mumtaz Zahra Baloch further said that the Indian network was active in South Asia for many decades, the Indian extrajudicial killing network has spread across the world. Pakistan has put the evidence of attacks by Indian agents before the world, Indian actions are illegal and a violation international law.

She continued to say that the world brought India to the dock for its actions, history repeated itself in February 2019. Indian leadership makes statements for political purposes. Zahra did not comment on the recent statement of the Indian Prime Minister.

The spokesperson of the Foreign Office further stated that Pakistan's forces and people are always ready to defend the country.

Mumtaz Zahra Baloch also added that the Israeli aggression and blockade in Gaza is condemnable, Pakistan condemns the increasing aggression and illegal settlement by Israel, Pakistan reiterates its commitment to support the Palestinian people.