Islamabad: The Pakistan government has said it will not allow the formation of any foreign military base on their soil after American troops withdraw from Afghanistan.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was quoted as saying by Pajhwok Afghan News: “We will not allow boots on the ground or military bases on our territory.”
Pakistan firmly stood with Afghanistan in its efforts for peace, prosperity and national reconciliation, the minister said, explaining it did not side with any particular stakeholder.
Qureshi said: “We will remain partners in peace with Afghanistan and will continue to play our role as a facilitator.”
He insisted a negotiated political solution was in the interest of Afghanistan.
He said Pakistan will not interfere in the internal affairs of Afghanistan (Indiablooms)