NewsOctober 14 , 2016
Azerbaijan supports Pakistan on Kashmir issue
By APPBAKU: Azerbaijan has supported Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir dispute that the matter should be resolved through dialogue and peaceful means in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions
“We believe that all the regional and global issues must be resolved through dialogue and peaceful means within the framework of international law,“ Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said in a joint press statement with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
PM Sharif said they remained advocates of ‘peaceful neighbourhood’ and ‘peace for development’ in spite of naked aggression from others.
However, the courage to remain steadfast to the principles of peace must never be mistaken for weakness, he stressed.
The PM said the mutual support between Pakistan and Azerbaijan on the Jammu and Kashmir and Nagorno Karabakh testified to the close understanding and convergence of common views.
Reiterating Pakistan’s stance over Nagorno Karabakh, Prime Minister Sharif called for complete return of occupied Azeri lands, withdrawal of Armenian forces and return of DIPs and refugees.
He also appreciated Azerbaijan’s support for Pakistan on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute which called for its resolution through dialogue and peaceful means in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions.
The prospects of development and progress of both countries as well as the peace and security of the region remained hostage to these conflicts, he added.
Referring to signing of a Joint Declaration, the prime minister said it depicted their resolve to enhance and diversify the already dynamic relations between two countries.
He also lauded the socio-economic development and progress of Azerbaijan under the dynamic leadership of Aliyev.
Courtesy www.thenews.com.pk
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