Pakistan to apprise UN about Indian interference

FO says NSA level talks between Pakistan and India could not take place due to preconditions from the Indian side

Pakistan decided on Thursday to inform the United Nations regarding India’s interference on its soil.    

At the weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah said, “The national security adviser level talks between Pakistan and India could not take place due to preconditions from the Indian side.”

“Pakistan had clearly stated that any preconditions would not be acceptable for the talks,” he added.

Pakistan called off the 'pre-conditional' talks with India this month after India's refusal to speak with Pakistan unless it withdrew from holding a meeting with Hurriyat leaders. Pakistan is adamant that the talks, which were scheduled to be held on August 24, were sabotaged by India.

Read: Pakistan calls off ‘pre-conditional’ talks with India: FO spokesperson

Responding to a question, the spokesperson said Pakistan's role is that of facilitator in the Afghan peace process.

Khalilullah said Pakistan hosted and facilitated the first round of talks between Afghan government and Taliban and it is now up to the Afghans to decide the future course of action about talks.

“Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to visit United States this year on the invitation of US President Barrack Obama. Dates for the visit are still being worked out,” he added.

Further, the spokesperson said Pakistan and the United States enjoy excellent relations and both the sides discuss all issues including cooperation in the defense field.