ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said that declaring Syed Salahudin global terrorist was the US decision not UN, therefore not necessary to abide with it.
He was talking to a five-member US Senate delegation led by Senator John McCain in Islamabad.
“US decision regarding Hizbul Mujahideen Chief Syed Salahudin is its own decision not United Nation therefore not necessary to accomplish it,” he said adding that Indian was waging negative propaganda and wanted to rule on Kashmir on gun point.
He also raised concern over the gross human rights violations by the Indian security forces in occupied Kashmir.
The Adviser stressed that Pakistan firmly believed in the legitimacy of the Kashmir cause and peaceful struggle of the Kashmiri people to claim the right to self-determination.
Senator McCain appreciated the contributions and sacrifices made by Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. He said continued engagement with Pakistan is very important.
He said Pakistan and US strategic partnership is critical to achieve peace and stability in the region and beyond.
The Adviser underscored the significance of the longstanding cooperation between the two countries and need to make this partnership diverse and multi-dimensional. He also apprised the delegation about Pakistan’s success in combating terrorism through Operation Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fassad.
The Adviser said Pakistan remained committed to support efforts for lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan.
