Peace in Pakistan, India related to Kashmir: Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Newly-appointed Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif said on Sunday that the atrocities in Indian occupied Kashmir continue to take place, adding that Pakistan would not compromise over the issue of Kashmir.

The FM was speaking to media in Sialkot, where he said that peace in India and Pakistan is related to Kashmir and without solving the issue durable peace cannot be achieved.

He said that the foreign policy is in line with the wishes of Pakistanis and the country’s interests.

He said that efforts are underway to bring relations with India back on track but not getting a positive answer from the other side.

The foreign minister said that Pakistan wants good relations with Afghanistan too, but India will also have to play a part in this.

Asif said that Pakistan has been fighting against terrorism since decades and it has reduced compared to before.