Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has said that the armed forces of Pakistan were the guarantors of its national security, and the entire nation stood shoulder to shoulder with its brave defenders.
Armed forces guarantors of Pakistan’s national security: Ambassador Baloch
PARIS, Sep 8 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has said that the armed forces of Pakistan were the guarantors of its national security, and the entire nation stood shoulder to shoulder with its brave defenders.
The ambassador, in her address at a ceremony hosted by the embassy to commemorate the Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan, paid rich tribute to the martyrs and veterans of the armed forces of Pakistan and homage to their service and sacrifices.
The reception was attended by Senator Allizard, members of the Diplomatic Corps, officers of the armed forces, and several friends of Pakistan.
Ambassador Baloch noted the valiant defense by Pakistan in 1965 and in May last year when Pakistan’s armed forces responded to Indian aggression with resolve, precision, and professionalism. She also highlighted Pakistan’s contributions to regional and global peace and stability, especially under UN peacekeeping missions.
She said that Pakistan believed in forging partnerships and strengthening international cooperation in pursuit of shared objectives of global peace, security and development. It was this spirit of cooperation and dialogue and commitment to international law that Pakistan was playing a mediatory role in dousing the flames of war in our region.
The ambassador said that Pakistan did not seek conflict and instead sought peaceful and mutually respectful relations with all its neighbours. However, it would never compromise on its national defence.
She said that for long-term peace in South Asia, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute should be resolved as per the UN Security Council Resolutions.
