ISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations in accordance with the UN charter and international norms.
A statement by the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday said that the committee also reiterated the resolve to deal with the menace of terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, with an iron hand.
The National Security Committee meeting was chaired by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on 19 January to deliberate upon matters of national security.
The meeting undertook a wholesome review of the situation and praised the professional, calibrated and proportionate response by the Armed Forces of Pakistan against unprovoked and unlawful violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty.
During the meeting, participants were briefed about political and diplomatic developments along with prevailing situation between Pakistan and Iran and its impact on the overall security milieu in the region.
Forum also lauded the successful execution of the ‘Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar’, against Pakistani originated Baloch terrorists residing on the ungoverned spaces inside Iran.
An update on the situation along the borders and preparations done to respond comprehensively any further violation of national sovereignty was also deliberated about.
The meeting reiterated the unflinching resolve that sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan are absolutely inviolable and sacrosanct and any attempt by anyone to breach it on any pretext will be responded with full might of the state.
Security Pakistani people is of paramount importance
The committee reaffirmed that the security and safety of the people of Pakistan is of paramount importance and no stone will be left unturned to ensure it.
The forum said that Iran, being a neighbourly and brotherly Muslim country, existing multiple communication channels between the two countries should be mutually utilized to address each other’s security concerns in the larger interest of regional stability and peace.
The meeting impressed upon Pakistan’s commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries in accordance with the UN charter and international norms.
It also highlighted that Pakistan has suffered far more than any other country due to this scourge of terrorism.
The meeting maintained that in line with the universal principles governing the conduct of good neighbourly relations, the two countries would mutually be able to overcome minor irritants through dialogue and diplomacy and pave the way to further deepen their historic ties.
Caretaker Ministers for Defense, Foreign Affairs, Finance and Information, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of the Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff and Chief of Air Staff as well as heads of intelligence agencies also attended the meeting.
