Qatar – Pakistan does not want to participate in the regional conflict: FM

(MENAFN – Gulf Times) Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reiterated that Pakistan would not become a party to any regional conflicts and would continue to support the negotiated settlement of all regional disputes.
“ Conflicts are not in favor of any country and dialogue is only a viable option for bringing peace and stability to the region, he said in a statement. a two-day speech on global strategic threats and response, organized by the Center for Aerospace and Security Studies (CAAS).
Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, the Chief of the Air Staff, was also present on this occasion.
Qureshi said Pakistan is a peace-loving nation and wants to forge peaceful relations with all of its neighbors, including India and Afghanistan.
"Pakistan remains committed to its main objective of reducing tensions and promoting peace and stability in the region," he said.
Speaking of a historic peace agreement inked in Doha, he said that the agreement justified Prime Minister Imran Khan's long-standing account that there is no military solution to the Afghan conflict. and that only a politically negotiated settlement can promote peace in war-torn war. country.
Referring to the alleged Indian aggression, Qureshi regretted that the unilateral and illegal actions taken by the regime led by the Bharatiya Janata (BJP) party in Indian-administered Kashmir had endangered regional peace and stability.
He said the recent spate of violence in New Delhi had exposed the anti-Muslim and Hindu ideology of the BJP government.
Qureshi observed that due to India's intolerant attitude towards minorities, the country is facing international scrutiny like never before.
"The world sees" incredible India "as" intolerant India "and" brilliant India "as" burning India ", he said.
The minister stressed that the "match of the Gujrat riots in 2002 was repeated on the streets of the Indian capital, which is a serious concern for Pakistan and the entire international community.
"The concept of Hindutva, and what is happening in New Delhi, is a threat to peace in the region and the world," he said.
Qureshi recalled that Pakistani forces responded to the Indian aggression with courage and force in February of last year.
"We also did not want to engage in a conflict with India, but we have always laid out their designs and have never followed the policy of appeasement," said the Minister of Foreign Affairs. .
He said that with Pakistan giving its full support to the voice of the Kashmiris, world opinion was also turning in their favor and against Indian leaders.
Qureshi said Islamabad had opened the Kartarpur corridor to allow Sikh pilgrims to visit their religious holiest place, and this peace initiative has been recognized internationally.
Earlier, during the first session of the day, Vice-Air Marshal (retired) Faaiz Amir spoke about the role of aerospace power in South Asia, while Lt. Gen. retired) Aamir Riaz, the former president of the University of National Defense, gave a comprehensive presentation on hybrid warfare.
Jorge Sebastiao, Huawei technical director for the Middle East and the European Union, covered various aspects of cyber warfare.
In the second session of the day, Lt. Gen. (retired) Nasser Khan Janjua, the former national security adviser, spoke about Force Posturing for the Future, while General (retired) ) Philippe Steininger, military advisor to the president of CNES (the French space agency), spoke on the theme of the position of strength for independent and dependent countries.
Air Commodore Simon Edwards, Deputy Chief of Staff (Capability Delivery) for the British Royal Air Force, spoke on various aspects of next generation training, while Pakistan Air Marshal ( retired) Javaid Ahmed, vice chancellor of the Air University, underscored the role of the Pakistani Air Force in maintaining deterrence.
Fifteen renowned academics, including nine international experts, from diverse backgrounds gave lectures on different subjects.
The main objective of the seminar is to create a comprehensive global forum seeking contributions from experts and offering perspectives on the evolution of the balance of power, emerging technologies, 39; aerospace employment and new modes of warfare.

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