Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. - File Photo

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said Pakistan wanted peace and friendly relations with other countries based on mutual respect and national interests stemming from the best practices of diplomacy.

He was talking to Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Khalid Shamim Wyne, who called on him at the PM House and discussed with overall security situation in the country in the wake of Mohmand Agency incident.

The Prime Minister said the democratic government had taken a clear stance on the Nato attack that the infringement on the territorial integrity of Pakistan was unacceptable.

The Prime Minister said the nation stood by their armed forces and was ready to offer any sacrifice in defence of the national frontiers.

He added that the resolutions of the joint session of the Parliament and of All Parties Conference clearly manifested the national resolve to protect the security of the country.

General Khalid Shamim Wyne said the security forces of the country were fully alert to defend the country, adding that any sacrifice would be rendered to preserve and uphold the sanctity of the motherland.

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