No Secret Deal on Kashmir, says FM Khursheed Kasuri
By Khawaja Ahsan Paul 'Pakistan Times' Punjab Bureau Chief

LAHORE: Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri has said that Pakistan's foreign policy is aimed at promoting peace and security at the regional and global level.

He was addressing a seminar on 'Pakistan's Foreign Policy' organised by All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association (APPSMA) at Hamdard Centre here on Sunday evening.

Kasuri said, "We believe that peace and stability provide the best environment for eradicating poverty, accelerating economic growth and the achievement of full economic potential of Pakistan."

He said Pakistan's foreign policy imperatives with special reference to our neighbours; India, Afghanistan and Iran.

The minister said that government's foremost priority is to reign in extremist forces that not only threaten us internally but also impede regional stability, security and cooperation.

He further said that at the same time, we are striving to promote regional peace and stability through.

Improvement of relations with India and the solution of all outstanding issues including the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, which is imperative for the achievement of strategic stability in South Asia and a bright future for the region and prosperity for our people.

He said that no secret deal is being made over Kashmir issue and no solution will be made without taking parliament and nation in confidence.●