Reaffirming Pakistan comes first, the minister said, “Pakistan pursues the policy of peaceful neighbourhood. In order to curb the cross-border terrorism, Pakistan deployed around 200,000 troops on its border with Afghanistan, the minister elaborated. The foreign minister said, “In our reckoning, the only solution to the Afghan conflict lies in a politically negotiated settlement that is owned and led by Afghans. Responding to a question pertaining to relations with Bangladesh, Asif said that Pakistan does not desire any tension in relations with regional countries, including Bangladesh. Showing Pakistan’s commitment towards the regional peace, he said that the government of Pakistan has consistently called upon Bangladesh to uphold the agreement.

Source: Pakistan Today January 18, 2018 14:30 UTC