ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s offer to facilitate efforts aimed at the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
“We acknowledge with appreciation the constructive role played by the United States, alongside other friendly states, in supporting the recent ceasefire understanding between Pakistan and India; a step towards de-escalation and regional stability”, Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Shafaqat Ali Khan said in a statement on Sunday.
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Pakistan Welcomes President Trump’s Statemet.
Pakistan welcomes the statement by the US President Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump regarding Pakistan-India relations.
We acknowledge with appreciation the constructive role played by the United States,…
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Trump on Sunday praised the leadership of Pakistan and India for agreeing to a ceasefire, pledging to support efforts toward a resolution of the Kashmir dispute.
“I will work with you both to see if, after a “thousand years,” a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir. God Bless the leadership of India and Pakistan on a job well done!!!,” Trump said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman said Pakistan also appreciates President Trump’s willingness to support efforts aimed at the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute – a longstanding issue that has serious implications for peace and security in South Asia and beyond.
The spokesman said Pakistan reaffirms that any just and lasting settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute must be in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and must ensure the realisation of the fundamental rights of the Kashmiri people, including their inalienable right to self-determination.
The spokesman said Pakistan remains committed to engaging with the United States and the international community in efforts to promote peace, security, and prosperity in the region.
“We also look forward to deepening our multifaceted partnership with the United States, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and economic cooperation,” the statement concluded.
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would try to work with both India and Pakistan to see if they can resolve their dispute over the Kashmir territory, vowing to increase trade with both nuclear-armed neighbours.
Ties between India and Pakistan deteriorated after a deadly attack in the Pahalgam area of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26.
India swiftly blamed Pakistan for the attack. However, Islamabad denied involvement, with tensions reaching a boiling point after both countries exchanged drone and missile attacks. Later, both countries agreed on a ceasefire and holding talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.
