PM Imran Khan rules out becoming part of any camp
By APP
February 13, 2022
Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks during an interaction with former ambassadors and representatives of think tanks in Islamabad, on February 13, 2022. — YouTube
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will maintain its neutrality and not become part of any camp, Prime Minister Imran Khan said Sunday, as he turned down speculations that Islamabad was inclined towards Beijing.
PM Imran Khan, during an interaction with former ambassadors and representatives of think tanks in the Federal Capital, said: "The strategic direction of my government is very clear. We want to maintain relations with all and [we] will not become a part of any camp."
Federal ministers and PM’s special assistants were also present during the interaction.
The prime minister said his recent visit to China and bilateral meetings with the country's leadership had added further strength to the time-tested ties and would accelerate the pace of work on the ongoing projects of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The prime minister said that his recent visit to China was "very relevant with regard to the fast-changing global political map."
The prime minister opined that his visit further added strength to the ties between the two countries, adding that he held the meeting with President Xi Jinping after years.
On Afghanistan
About Afghanistan, the prime minister said the international community had a consensus over this issue.
Europe and all the neighbouring states of Afghanistan agreed to avoid humanitarian crises there and stressed upon de-freezing of Afghan’s assets, he said.
"The US also understood and realised the situation. All had a consensus that steps should be taken so that Afghanistan should not be descended into chaos," the premier said.