Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated on Wednesday Pakistan’s will to participate in a “significant dialogue” with India in all pending issues, asking diplomacy to address the long -standing regional tensions, Radio Pakistan reported.
In a meeting with the British high commissioner, Jane Marriott, who called the prime minister in Islamabad on Wednesday, emphasized the importance of resolving disputes through peaceful media and reiterated that Pakistan remained committed to a constructive commitment to his neighbors.
Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed his satisfaction with the positive trajectory of the relations of Pakistan-Realo and said that the recent commercial conversations between the two countries were expected to provide mutually beneficial opportunities while indicating that Pakistan and the United Kingdom were closely cooperating in the United Nations Security Council, where Pakistan currently has the monthly presidency.
The prime minister also welcomed the recent decision of the United Kingdom government to resume the flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to and from the United Kingdom, saying that the measure would relieve travel difficulties for the Pakistani British community and promote greater exchanges from people to people. He also appreciated the role of the high commissioner to facilitate the decision.
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He transmitted his warm greetings to King Carlos III and the newly elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, adding that he hoped to meet British leadership at the end of this year. Marriott, in turn, thanked the prime minister for the meeting and informed him about his recent visit to London, during which he held consultations about the progress of bilateral cooperation.
He praised the economic performance of the Pakistani government during the last year under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz, highlighting improvements in key macroeconomic indicators. The High Commissioner also shared the United Kingdom perspectives on regional issues.
The tensions between Pakistan and India deteriorated after the Pahalgam incident in Jammu and Kashmira (Iiojk) in April, which claimed the lives of 26 people. New Delhi quickly blamed Islamabad for the attack, despite not providing any evidence.
During a period of four days in May, combat aircraft, missiles, drones and artillery in fierce clashes were deployed. On May 10, a fire was finally announced: a development that the United States claimed to have negotiated, although India has publicly denied any participation of third parties.
