ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro has said that Pakistan is a peaceful country but believes in maintaining a minimum credible defence to ensure peace and stability in the region. Talking to the Chief of Army Staff, General Ishfaq Pervez Kayani, who called on him at the PM Secretariat here on Wednesday, the Prime Minister said that strong and credible defence is the ultimate guarantee to peace.
He said that Pakistan is a peaceful country and does not harbor aggressive designs against any country and believes in peaceful settlement of international disputes through diplomatic efforts. Pakistan’s defence policy based on peaceful coexistence is in conformity with the prevailing geo-strategic environment and the national aspirations, he added. He further said that Pakistan believes that peace is achieved through strength and not weakness. As a responsible nuclear state, he said, Pakistan believes in maintaining credible minimum deterrence so as to ensure peace in the region.
The Prime Minister said the armed forces have always played an important role during peacetime as well in the defense of the country to protect its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.The Chief of Army Staff apprised the Prime Minister of the modernization and upgradation of armed forces in keeping with the overall defence strategy and the international security environment.Matters pertaining to national security and overall defence related matters were also discussed in the meeting.-SANA
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