ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Friday called for a joint counter-terrorism strategy by Pakistan, India, Iran and Afghanistan, paving the way for lasting peace in the region.
Talking to a group of media persons after meeting the visiting Indian Foreign Minister SM Krishna here, MQM Deputy Convener Dr Farooq Sattar said on behalf of the MQM and Altaf Hussain, they welcomed the dignitary.
“We told the Indian foreign minister that terrorists and extremists were pursuing their diabolical agenda to divide and rule, which can be fought with a well-thought out line of collective action,” he said.
The MQM leader was hopeful that the Pak-India dialogue would be useful for the entire region and also help improve the relations between the two nations. He said the Indian foreign minister’s visit would play a key part in making Pak-India parleys result-oriented.
However, at the same time, Dr Farooq, who is also the minister for Overseas Pakistanis, emphasised that there was a need to take more confidence-building measures to make the bilateral talks even more productive.
The minister was of the view that the peace process should also be explored for boosting Pak-India trade relations. In this connection, he called for making easier the visa facility for the citizens of the two nations.
Talking to a group of media persons after meeting the visiting Indian Foreign Minister SM Krishna here, MQM Deputy Convener Dr Farooq Sattar said on behalf of the MQM and Altaf Hussain, they welcomed the dignitary.
“We told the Indian foreign minister that terrorists and extremists were pursuing their diabolical agenda to divide and rule, which can be fought with a well-thought out line of collective action,” he said.
The MQM leader was hopeful that the Pak-India dialogue would be useful for the entire region and also help improve the relations between the two nations. He said the Indian foreign minister’s visit would play a key part in making Pak-India parleys result-oriented.
However, at the same time, Dr Farooq, who is also the minister for Overseas Pakistanis, emphasised that there was a need to take more confidence-building measures to make the bilateral talks even more productive.
The minister was of the view that the peace process should also be explored for boosting Pak-India trade relations. In this connection, he called for making easier the visa facility for the citizens of the two nations.
He also laid emphasis on frequent exchange of Pak-India parliamentary delegations. The minister pointed out that the MQM delegation talked to the Indian minister about concerted efforts for achieving not only regional but also global peace and prosperity.