India's arms build up may compel Pakistan to take several counter measures to preserve credible deterrence: Nawaz Sharif tells in US
Washington, Oct 24 (IBNS): Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif has said that India is engaged in a major arms build up which might compel his nation to take several counter measures to preserve credible deterrence.
"While refusing dialogue, India is engaged in a major arms build up, regrettably with the active assistance of several powers. It has adopted dangerous military doctrines. This will compel Pakistan to take several counter measures to preserve credible deterrence," Sharif said while speaking at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP).
"Clearly, there is a real and present threat to peace and security in South Asia. The international community can no longer pretend that it does not exist," he said.
"It must play a role to stop the slide towards a dangerous Pakistan-India crisis by preventing India's belligerent actions rather than Pakistan's defensive responses," the Pakistani PM said.
He said both the nations should resume dialogues to resolve all outstanding issues which also include Jammu and Kashmir.
"A normal and stable relationship between Pakistan-India can be built by adherence to the principles of the UN Charter especially the principle of sovereign equality of States and non-interference in their internal affairs and the right of peoples to self- determination. There is no alternative for the two countries, but to resume a comprehensive dialogue to resolve all outstanding issues, including the core issue of Jammu & Kashmir," he said.
He said: "Pakistan is fully committed to the objectives of non-proliferation and disarmament."
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