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Pakistan proposes joint commission to probe Mumbai attacks: FM

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Islamabad, Dec 3, IRNA
Pakistan-India Commission
Pakistan has proposed to India that a Pakistan-India joint commission, suitably composed, be set up to work together on the Mumbai incident, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Tuesday.

The Commission could be co-chaired by the national security advisors of the two countries and meet as early as possible for exchange of information and discussions on mutual cooperation in this regard, Qureshi told foreign envoys.

"Pakistan believes that both sides should work together to reduce tension and continue our constructive engagement in a comprehensive manner," a Foreign Ministry statement quoted Qureshi as saying.

He said the two countries have made significant progress in the Composite Dialogue process towards confidence building.

"Terrorists must not be allowed to undo the gains made. We are convinced that continuation of the peace process and the Composite Dialogue is in the larger interest of the people of the two countries."

The foreign minister met the envoys representing P-5, EU member states and a select group of other countries based in Islamabad to brief them on Pakistan's position regarding recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

He said that Pakistan reiterates the assurances of its utmost cooperation and assistance to bring the perpetrators of this heinous act of terrorism to justice.

"The issue of terrorism is a major challenge of our times. Both Pakistan and India have suffered from indiscriminate violence.

Pakistan and India must enhance their coordination and cooperation in combating terrorism whether perpetrated by individuals, groups, or non-state actors."
He said serious, sustained and pragmatic engagement that is multi-tiered and comprehensive is warranted.

"While the government of Pakistan stands ready to extend its full cooperation, both sides must avoid blame game and hostile propaganda, which only works to the advantage of the terrorists in their nefarious designs."

He said that allegations by Indian media about complicity of Pakistan in the Mumbai incident are strongly refuted.

The foreign minister said Pakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai. "We condole the families of the victims and the people and Government of India."

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