By IRNA,
Islamabad : Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said in Istanbul that NATO forces in Afghanistan must stop violation of Pakistan’s airspace, terming it counter-productive that negatively impacts Pakistan’s efforts in the war on terror.
The Prime Minister was talking to Foreign Minister of Belgium, Karel De Guelt who called on him on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.
They discussed matters of mutual interest, including means for enhancing bilateral cooperation.
Karel De Guelt, on behalf of the government and people of Belgium, extended heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the prime minister over the loss of precious human lives and damage to property caused by the devastating earthquake in Balochistan.
He said his government and people share the grief and sorrow of Pakistani people in this hour of tragedy.
The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the Belgium Foreign Minister for these sentiments and said that the government of Pakistan is mobilizing all available resources to provide speedy relief to the affected people.
During the meeting, they exchanged views on further promoting the existing bilateral relations.
They also discussed regional and global issues particularly the problem of terrorism and extremism being faced by Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The prime minister said that Pakistan was paying a heavy price for being a frontline state in the war on terror.
He pointed out that because of the two million Afghan refugees in the country, Pakistan was facing a severe socio-economic and law and order situation.
He called upon the world community to fully cooperate with Pakistan in its efforts in the war on terror.