Press Briefings

Response by EAM to a question on internal situation in Pakistan.

12/03/2009

In response to a question, the External Affairs Minister said,

“The recent developments in Pakistan are an internal matter of the country. We never comment on internal matters of any sovereign nation.

Pakistan is an important neighbour. I hope that all internal matters will be resolved by its leadership amicably and peacefully, in its best interests. We have always been interested to see strong and stable regimes, more so in our neighbourhood, so that the entire region can grow and develop together, for the common good of its people.

This is even more relevant to Pakistan, to enable her to fight against elements in the country that are utilizing the terror infrastructure there and engaging in terrorism within Pakistan and outside.”

New Delhi
March 12, 2009