We want cordial ties with India, Afghanistan, says Pak PM

Islamabad, Aug 11: Pakistan wants to maintain good relations with its neighbours including India and Pakistan, this was stated by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Belarus.

"We want cordial and cooperative ties with India and Afghanistan," said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Dawn online reported.

He also said, "We will not allow our territory to be used by any terrorists irrespective of their nationality or ethnicity."

He emphasised the importance of using trade to enhance regional prosperity and encouraged investment in Pakistan.

India and Pakistan working to hold a meeting of national security advisors this month amid war of words between both the nations over the Gurdaspur and Udhmapur attacks. Gurdaspur attack emerged out of Pakistan while a terrorist Naved (from Pakistan) arrested after the Udhampur attack this week.

The decision to hold the NSA level talks was taken after the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan met at Ufa in Russia last month. It was mutually decided to sit across the table and discuss a host of issues which could lay the road map to peace.

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