COLOMBO: On Wednesday Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan said that Kashmir is the only dispute between India and Pakistan, adding that it can only be resolved through dialogue.
The prime minister Imran Khan made these remarks while addressing the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Trade and Investment Conference in Colombo, which he co-chaired with his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa.
The conference was organised in a bid to explore avenues of collaboration in diverse fields between the two counties.
The PM Khan, who is in Colombo on a two-day official visit, said political stability in the region by maintaining good relations with neighbouring countries ensured a business-friendly environment that resulted in the people’s overall development.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan said he offered the Indian government a chance to holds peace talks with Pakistan after getting elected but nothing came out of it, adding that “our only dispute is on Kashmir and it can only be resolved through dialogue.”
Imran Khan underscored the importance of peaceful resolution of differences, saying “we want to resolve all disputes in the subcontinent through dialogue.”
The prime minister Imran Khan said that Pakistan can play a role in bridging the gap between China and the United States.
“Terrorism has affected both Pakistan and Sri Lanka and counties in the region can end poverty by establishing trade relations.”
PM Imran Khan also suggested the formation of a bloc along the lines of the European Union to promote trade.
The Pakistani prime minister said Pakistan and Sri Lanka could explore the idea of generating wealth through joint business activities and diverting the wealth to alleviate poverty.
Prime Minister Imran Khan offered the Sri Lankan businessmen to explore the immense opportunities offered by the government of Pakistan in the form of ease-of-doing business.