Ending militancy government's top priority: Nawaz
Prime Minister says "diplomatic prosperity and economic prosperity go hand in hand".
Prime Minister offering dua during the inauguration ceremony. PHOTO: NNI
ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said his government’s top priority was to end militancy from the country and to promote peaceful and friendly relations with the international community, particularly with its neighbors.
He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the new block of the Foreign Office building in Islamabad on Friday. The building has been named after former Foreign Minister Sahabzada Yaqub Khan.
The prime minister said Pakistan is playing its due role for promoting regional and international peace and enhance mutual cooperation through its foreign office.
"Diplomacy is the first line of defence," he remarked.
Nawaz said the foreign policy is based on four salient features: Firstly, building a peaceful and prosperous neighborhood. Secondly, reaching out to regional and international partners. Thirdly, focusing on “trade, not aid”. And lastly, developing a consensus-based approach to counter terrorism.
He hoped Pakistan will overcome its challenges with cooperation from the international community.
The Prime Minister said the world has become a global village and Pakistan cannot afford isolation at any level.
He said it was the responsibility of our diplomats who are our ambassadors to work hard for strengthening relations with the international community.
He stressed the need for bringing changes in the traditional diplomacy to make it respond to the needs of the present era.
The PM urged the missions to pay special attention to the needs of overseas Pakistanis.
Addressing the ceremony‚ Former Foreign Secretary and Ambassador-designate to United States Jalil Abbas Jilani highlighted salient features of the foreign policy and said the Foreign Office was playing its due role in strengthening the country's international relations.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said his government’s top priority was to end militancy from the country and to promote peaceful and friendly relations with the international community, particularly with its neighbors.
He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the new block of the Foreign Office building in Islamabad on Friday. The building has been named after former Foreign Minister Sahabzada Yaqub Khan.
The prime minister said Pakistan is playing its due role for promoting regional and international peace and enhance mutual cooperation through its foreign office.
"Diplomacy is the first line of defence," he remarked.
Nawaz said the foreign policy is based on four salient features: Firstly, building a peaceful and prosperous neighborhood. Secondly, reaching out to regional and international partners. Thirdly, focusing on “trade, not aid”. And lastly, developing a consensus-based approach to counter terrorism.
He hoped Pakistan will overcome its challenges with cooperation from the international community.
The Prime Minister said the world has become a global village and Pakistan cannot afford isolation at any level.
He said it was the responsibility of our diplomats who are our ambassadors to work hard for strengthening relations with the international community.
He stressed the need for bringing changes in the traditional diplomacy to make it respond to the needs of the present era.
The PM urged the missions to pay special attention to the needs of overseas Pakistanis.
Addressing the ceremony‚ Former Foreign Secretary and Ambassador-designate to United States Jalil Abbas Jilani highlighted salient features of the foreign policy and said the Foreign Office was playing its due role in strengthening the country's international relations.