ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s call for dialogue with India, emphasizing the need to address pressing regional challenges, including Kashmir, water disputes, and counterterrorism.
Speaking at the Pakistan-Türkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan, PM Shehbaz urged both nations to engage in talks for lasting peace, stating that Pakistan remains open to negotiations if India demonstrates seriousness.
The summit also highlighted Azerbaijan’s commitment to investing $2 billion in Pakistan, with President Ilham Aliyev stressing the importance of economic collaboration, AI development, and space exploration. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s support for regional stability, commending Pakistan’s diplomatic approach during recent tensions with India.
PM Shehbaz condemned India’s alleged attempts to weaponize the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a threat to Pakistan’s 240 million citizens. He also praised Pakistan’s armed forces, led by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for their resolute defense during the recent conflict.
The summit concluded with a pledge to strengthen trilateral cooperation, ensuring strategic partnerships in trade, defense, and diplomacy.
