Japanese Ambassador Mr. Takashi Kurai met National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. ( R ) Nasser Khan Janjua this morning. Besides promotion of bilateral ties between Japan and Pakistan, security environment of East and South Asia came under discussion. NSA warmly welcomed the guest and said that Pakistan considered relationship with Japan as a valuable asset and a solid foundation to build on more cooperative ties in future. The ambassador apprised NSA about the recent security developments in East Asia. He touched upon the flexibility in the stance of North Korea and willingness to normalize relations with the US and the regional countries, through dialogues. He, However, emphasised that only tangible results will help seek the enduring peace of the region. The envoy also sought NSA’s comments on recent developments in Afghanistan. NSA regarded the visit of Prime Minister of Pakistan to Afghanistan as an excellent bilateral development and reiterated that there is a need to make the best use of peace offer made by Afghan President. He praised the vision of President Ashraf Ghani of seeking peace by ensuring simultaneous regional connectivity. He said that all the stakeholders should play their role in bringing peace to Afghanistan. Pakistan is always willing to cooperate and strengthen ties with Afghanistan in all possible areas, he added. While discussing situation in Occupied Kashmir, he highlighted atrocities committed by India against the innocent people of Kashmir. He said that no human issue can be resolved by use of force alone. It should rather be resolved diplomatically and politically. By heating up situation at LoC, by firing on villages and killing innocent civilians and by blaming Pakistan of infiltration, India is only trying to shift the focus from larger issue of Kashmir to LoC. He urged the international community to take notice of the accesses committed by Indian Security Forces in Occupied Kashmir. NSA briefed the Ambassador on overall security perspective of the region and on the positive role Pakistan continues to play for maintenance of sustainable peace in the region. Both sides agreed to enhance the level of engagements to increase the scope of bilateral relations.
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