Islamabad MoU, Lucerne summit reaffirms our faith in dialogue, diplomacy: FO
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Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) and Lucerne Summit reinforced “our faith in dialogue and diplomacy as the most effective means for peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts”. Addressing a weekly media briefing, he also said Pakistan welcomed the “positive recognition and encouraging remarks from various countries, partners and members of the international community regarding our constructive role in promoting regional peace, dialogue and de-escalation efforts”. “Such recognition reflects the international community’s trust in Pakistan, as well as Pakistan’s commitment to advancing dialogue, peace, security and stability across the region and beyond,” he added. More to follow