No change in Pakistan's stand on Kashmir, says PM
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Islamabad, Dec 18, IRNA
Pakistan-Prime Minister
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Monday that Pakistan stands by its principled stance that the Kashmir issue should be resolved according to the wishes of Kashmiri people which is also acceptable to Pakistan and India as all these three are stakeholders on the issue.
Talking to newsmen in Islamabad, he said Pakistan has always stood by the Kashmiri people and would continue to do so for their just right of self-determination.
"We have the same blood, which have the Kashmiris, our hearts beat with them as we cannot leave them alone."
"Pakistan has always claimed that Kashmir is a disputed territory and its solution should be found according to the wishes of Kashmiri people.
Our stance in this regard is also reflective in the official map of Pakistan."
He described Indian Prime Minister's statement in which he has welcomed President Pervez Musharraf's proposal to move forward to an amicable resolution of the issue.
"Pakistan has always talked for a peaceful and amicable resolution of the issue through dialogue and would continue its efforts to settle it."
To a question the Prime Minister said the government believes in dialogue with the political parties but made it clear that Pakistan Muslim League will take part in the next general elections along with its allied parties.
Earlier addressing the inaugural ceremony of four-day International Conference on All India Muslim League in Islamabad the Prime Minister said there is need to follow the principles of founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah who led valiant struggle and succeeded in achieving Pakistan for the Muslims of sub-continent.
"We are proud of our forefathers who made struggle for achieving Pakistan and they gave a sense to build Pakistan in a new way where every one can live in peace and harmony."
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