Gilani stresses peace with dignity

NEW YORK:

Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan seeks peace and good-neighbourly relations, but not at the cost of its dignity or national interests.

Addressing a gathering of the Pakistani-American community in New York, the Senate chairman noted that Pakistan is fast emerging as a dynamic country on the global stage.

The Senate chairman said that sustained and intensive efforts are underway to transform Pakistan into a developed welfare state. He further highlighted that the government is introducing multiple initiatives aimed at the welfare and facilitation of overseas Pakistanis.

Emphasizing Pakistan's foreign policy outlook, Gilani stated that the country seeks peace and good-neighbourly relations, but not at the cost of its dignity.