Drone strikes infringe Pakistan’s sovereignty: Masood Khan
- September 20, 2013, 7:06 pm
- World News
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GENEVA Sept 20 (Online): Pakistan has called for cessation of US drone strikes on its soil through urgent and intense dialogue.
Speaking during a UN Security Council debate on the situation in Afghanistan‚ Pakistan's Ambassador to the United Nations Masood Khan said drone strikes infringe our sovereignty‚ violate international law and cause civilian casualties.
He said drone strikes are also detrimental to the combined efforts to fight terrorism.
The Pakistan envoy noted that UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon during his recent visit to Pakistan had also pointed out the adverse consequences of the use of armed drones.
He said the All Parties Conference in Islamabad had also recommended raising of the drone issue at the United Nations.
Ambassador Masood Khan said Pakistan is facilitating the Afghan reconciliation process‚ but progress is attainable only if all stakeholders share the goals of the peace process.
He assured the government and the people of Afghanistan of Pakistan's continued commitment to a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan.
