President Dr. Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan is ready to enter into dialogue with India on all matters of mutual concern and work for de-escalation of tensions in South Asia. He was talking to Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov Ovezgeldiyevich, who called on him in Islamabad today. The President said Pakistan would like all friendly countries to urge India to work with Pakistan for amicable resolution of Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions. He said Pakistan is a peace-loving country, desirous of good relations with all its neighbors. Dr. Arif Alvi said Pakistan is planning to hold the ground-breaking ceremony of TAPI Gas Pipeline Project on its soil on a mutually agreed date. He also welcomed Turkmenistan’s offer to export 1000 MW of electricity to Pakistan.
Published in Daily Times, March 13th 2019.
