ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday said it does not seek hostility with Afghanistan, stressing that improved bilateral relations depend on Kabul giving concrete and verifiable assurances that its territory will not be used for terrorism against Pakistan.
Speaking at the weekly Foreign Office briefing, spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan’s concerns with Afghanistan are limited to security issues and not political or ideological differences. He added that Islamabad has no disputes with Kabul similar to those it faces with India.
Andrabi said Pakistan welcomed positive statements from Afghan authorities but stressed that rhetoric must be backed by written commitments and practical action. Diplomatic channels with Kabul remain open, he added, and Pakistan continues engagement through bilateral and regional mechanisms, including talks with China.
The spokesperson also rejected allegations by India’s external affairs minister regarding terrorist training centres in Pakistan, calling the claims misleading and irresponsible.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir, Andrabi reiterated support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination and criticised India’s actions in the region.
He further said Pakistan would continue raising concerns over terrorism, regional security and the Indus Waters Treaty through diplomatic and international forums.
