By IANS
Islamabad : Pakistan has asked foreign diplomats not to publicly comment on the domestic political situation in the country.
While expressing displeasure over the meetings of various diplomats with politicians ahead of the Jan 8 elections, the foreign office Sunday said that Pakistan hoped the envoys would abide by the established norms in this regard, Daily Times said Monday.
The advice came after ambassadors of the US and European Union member countries last week held a series of talks with opposition leaders and gave television interviews after the meetings.
“We have no objection to their meeting with anyone, but diplomats should not make public comments after such meetings,” said foreign ministry spokesman Muhammad Sadiq.
He said Pakistan had no intention of barring diplomats from meeting with politicians, but that they should avoid issuing statements that could be construed as interference in the internal affairs of Pakistan.
“Pakistan is not imposing any ban on any of its citizen to call on foreign diplomats or their representatives, however, the diplomats should not involve themselves in activities or making statements, which border on interfering in Pakistan’s domestic affairs,” the newspaper quoted Sadiq as saying.