Bilateral troops withdrawal can resolve Siachen dispute: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) has said that Pakistan’s stance on the Kashmir issue is clear, adding that the Siachen issue could be resolved through bilateral withdrawal of troops.

During a weekly briefing here Thursday, Foreign Office spokesman Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry said the country wants cordial ties with neighbouring India while the Kashmir dispute could be resolved through dialogue.

The spokesman further said that Kashmiri leadership should also be included in talks over the region’s dispute.

Replying to a question over drones attacks, he said Pakistan has not changed its stance over drone attacks which violate its sovereignty.

Chaudhry said Pakistan has raised the issue of drone attacks at all international forums including the United Nations.

He said there is no proposal under consideration to open Taliban office in Pakistan for dialogue with the United States; however‚ Pakistan is facilitating Afghan reconciliation process.