Summary Pakistan has called for end to US drone strikes on its soil through urgent and intense dialogue.
NEWS YORK (Web Desk) - Pakistan s envoy at the UN says drone strikes are also detrimental to the combined efforts to fight terrorism.
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.
