Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday emphatically said that there will be no compromise on Pakistan's sovereignty and legitimate interests and its territorial frontiers will be defended at all costs. Giving a policy statement in the National Assembly on the situation arising out of Salala attack, the Prime Minister said in the past Pakistan extended every co-operation to the members of the international community in the counter-terrorism domain.
He however, pointed out that our co-operation has certain well-defined red lines including sovereign equality and mutual respect, no unilateral action inside Pakistan and no transgression of its territorial frontiers. He said as a responsible state, Pakistan will continue to uphold and promote the cause of regional peace and stability. However, in doing so we shall ensure that our legitimate interests are not only recognised but fully accommodated.
The Prime Minister emphasised that these fundamental points of our principles need to be understood by our international partners. He reiterated that Pakistan as a peace-loving country remains committed to regional peace and stability particularly in Afghanistan. As a country, which suffered from terrorism, elimination of terrorism and militancy remains high priority for the people and the government alike.
He said Pakistan in all earnest extended hand of friendship to the people and government of Afghanistan. As immediate neighbour and sincere well-wisher, people of Pakistan remain committed to promoting the best of relations with Afghanistan in all spheres. The Prime Minister said the entire nation is united to uphold Pakistan's national dignity and honour and to safeguard the country's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
He said we are now awaiting recommendations from the parliamentary committee on national security and the future course of action will be decided by the parliament. The Prime Minister also apprised the House about the Nato attack and response of the government.