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Pakistan won’t be part of any conflict in region, clarifies PM

Pakistan won’t be part of any conflict in region, clarifies PM
January 8, 2020
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday clarified that Pakistan won’t be part of any conflict in the region. He said while talking with Oman’s Minister for Endowment and Religious Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Abdullah Assalami. He also expressed deep concern over the evolving situation in the region. PM Khan has called for immediate measures for de-escalation in the Middle East and Gulf region. He underlined the imperative of avoiding any further escalation. Stressing that war is in nobody’s interest, the prime minister recalled that Pakistan has suffered greatly due to earlier regional conflicts. He clarified that Pakistan would not be part of any conflict in the region. The premier also recalled his earlier efforts for facilitation of contacts between the United States and Iran as well as Iran and Saudi Arabia for peaceful resolution of differences and disputes.
Pakistan will always be partner for peace
PM Khan stressed that Pakistan would always be a partner for peace and would continue playing its role to defuse tensions, prevent a conflict, and preserve peace. He also highlighted the dire human rights and humanitarian situation arising from the inhuman lockdown in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK) for over five months and noted the discriminatory policies of the BJP government against minorities, especially Muslims. Urges int’l community to take urgent steps to address this situation He stressed that the international community has to take urgent steps to address this situation. Noting the traditionally close fraternal ties between Pakistan and Oman, Imran Khan expressed the desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in all fields. He extended cordial greetings and best wishes for ruler of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al-Said.