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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minster Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday emphatically stated that there will be no compromise on Pakistan’s sovereignty and its territorial frontiers will be defended at all costs.
In a policy statement in National Assembly on the situation arising out of Nato attack in Mohmand agency, he said in the past Pakistan extended every cooperation to the members of the international community in the counter terrorism domain.
He however, pointed out that our cooperation has certain well defined red-lines including sovereign equality and mutual respect. No unilateral action inside Pakistan and no transgression of its territorial frontiers would be allowed, he added.
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 minster emphasised that these fundamental points of principle 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 government of Pakistan.
He said Pakistan in all earnest extended hand of friendship to the people and government of Afghanistan.
The prime minster expressed satisfaction that the entire nation was united to uphold Pakistan's national dignity and honour and to safeguard the country's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
He said the government was awaiting recommendations from the Parliamentary committee on national security and the future course of action would be decided by the parliament.
