Islamabad: Pakistan has welcomed Gaza ceasefire agreement saying this agreement is a good omen and Pakistan wants its implementation forthwith.
"Allegations of Indian foreign minister and army chief are baseless and they run contrary to facts. Bangladesh is the best friend. Both the countries are in contact with each other to set the date for foreign minister visit to Dhakka, this was said by Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan at his weekly media briefing in Islamabad Thursday.
He added Pakistan would work to send more humanitarian convoys to Gaza once the relief aid starts moving into the territory following the ceasefire deal.
He stated education ministry held seminar on education in Islamabad which was attended by secretary OIC too.
He said Jammu and Kashmir remains an internationally recognized disputed territory, whose final status is to be determined in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
The Spokesperson said in this context, India has no legal or moral grounds to assert fictitious claims over the territories of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Replying a question, about relations with Afghanistan, he categorically rejected the reports of any annexation of Wakhan Corridor, calling it a part of neighbouring Afghanistan.
The Spokesperson said Wakhan is part of Afghan territory. He said Afghanistan is a neighbouring country and we recognize its sovereignty and territorial integrity. He added there is no question of Pakistan having designs on one of its neighbours.
The Spokesperson, however, reiterated the call for the Afghan government to take action against terrorist groups enjoying safe sanctuaries there.
Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan and Afghanistan understand the importance of relations and want to nurture good ties, but the key problem was the terrorists' sanctuaries on Afghan soil. He said both the countries are in contact on the matter through an ongoing multilayered engagement.
To a query, he said the visit of the Bangladesh military delegation to Pakistan is an important visit. Bangladesh is an important country for Pakistan and we aspire to have very strong, vibrant and good relations with it. The exchange of military delegation and military cooperation is part of the overall regular exchange between the states.
Answering yet another question about statement of Russian Foreign Minister regarding relations with Pakistan, the Spokesperson said we welcome it. He said both Pakistan and Russia have worked hard to put the relationship on solid and stable foundation and these relations are improving.
Replying another question, the Spokesperson said Pakistan's Ambassador in Washington will attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump
He indicated that ambassador had represented Pakistan in inauguration ceremony of president Trump in the past. US administration has extended invitation to whom and not extended to whom , I can not give reply on this count. Invitation has been received by former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto through foreign ministry, he added.