Friday 25 September 2009

Pak to raise Kashmir, water issues with India: PM Gilani

. Friday 25 September 2009

MULTAN: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that talks would be held with Indian leadership on issues of Kashmir and water on the sidelines of UN General Assembly, saying Pakistan has clear stance on lingering issue of Kashmir.

Talking to media men here on Thursday at Multan Airport, the prime minister said that Foreign Secretaries level talks would be held at UN General Assembly followed by talks between Foreign Ministers of both the countries as it was decided during his meeting with Indian Prime Minster in Sharm-ul-Sheikh.

Responding to a question, Yusuf Raza Gilani said that with the resolution of Kashmir issue, sustainable peace would not be possible in the region.

Talking on war on terror, the prime minister said that Pakistan is playing an important role against war on terrorism and the world admitted Pakistan's frontline role, adding Pakistan's Army has proved its ability and professionalism in Malakand operation.

Commenting on Kerry-Logar Bill, the prime minister said that Pakistan would get aid under the bill soon.

Talking on meeting of Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FODP), he termed it as an important opportunity for Pakistan, saying the meeting would focus on Malakand and Pakistan's capacity building.

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