During his official visit to Azerbaijan, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his country’s commitment to peace and diplomatic engagement with neighboring India. In a carefully worded statement, PM Sharif expressed hope for constructive dialogue aimed at resolving long-standing disputes and fostering regional stability.
Sharif emphasized that Pakistan remains open to dialogue, provided it is based on mutual respect and focused on resolving core issues, particularly the Kashmir dispute. Speaking in Baku, he called for regional cooperation to tackle challenges like poverty, climate change, and economic disparity.
The Prime Minister’s statement comes amid heightened tensions in the region and follows previous offers by Islamabad to resume talks, which have seen little progress due to mutual mistrust and ongoing hostilities, especially in Jammu and Kashmir.
Observers note that Sharif’s comments are part of a broader diplomatic strategy to portray Pakistan as a peace-seeking nation, particularly as it strengthens ties with allies such as Azerbaijan and engages in economic diplomacy across Central Asia.
The Indian government has not officially responded to the statement, and experts remain skeptical about any immediate breakthrough in Indo-Pak relations.
