Pakistani President, PM discuss US forces border violations
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Islamabad, Sept 14, IRNA
Pakistan-Leaders
Pakistani president and the prime minister discussed the frequent violation of Pakistani airspace by US forces, which has killed scores of people in recent days, officials said.
US forces crossed into Pakistani tribal region last week and killed 12 people, including women and children.
American unmanned drones frequently fire missiles in the tribal regions of Waziristan, the action strongly condemned by the government, opposition and tribesmen.
"Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani called the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on telephone last night in Dubai and discussed with him frequent violation of country's air space and incursions by the US forces," an official statement said.
Both the leaders have unanimity of views that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country should be respected at all cost, it said President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to meet British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Tuesday, officials said.
Zardari arrived in London from Dubai on a private visit to UK, Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK Wajid Shamsul Hasan said.
President Zardari and British prime minister will discuss bilateral relations as well as the situation along the Pak-Afghan border.
Officials say that the president will take up the issue of border violations by US forces and will seek his help to stop such attacks.
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