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New Delhi: Peaceful coexistence based on equality and mutual respect serves as guiding principles of Pakistan’s foreign policy and the same also underpins Islamabad’s desire for a peaceful relationship with India, the new govt said on the country’s National Day. Islamabad, however, also said peace and stability in the region can only be achieved through a peaceful settlement of all issues, including the “core” issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

So far there has been no indication of any initiative by either side for a breakthrough in ties that remain downgraded since India revoked the special status of J&K in Aug 2019.

“The quest for sustainable peace and stability in South Asia could only be achieved through a peaceful settlement of all issues including the core J&K dispute,” said Pakistan charge d’affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich. “Our desire for peace is reflective of the constructive and positive outlook of a strong and self-assured nation,” he added.

Pakistan stresses peaceful coexistence and resolution, aiming for better relations with India. India awaits Pakistan's action post tensions. PM Modi remains reserved, with ties stagnant since J&K changes.

Pakistan's foreign policy emphasizes peaceful coexistence with India on National Day, calling for a peaceful settlement of all issues, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, to achieve peace and stability in the region despite no breakthrough in downgraded ties since Aug 2019.