ISLAMABAD: Punjab Chief Minister and president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday said that after winning the general elections his government’s foreign policy would be based on peace and stability.

Addressing a gathering of diplomats from various countries here on Saturday, the PML-N President said that Pakistan believes in a policy of peace within and abroad and has always joined hands with the world community in peace efforts in the region and across the world. “Pakistan’s foreign policy is a policy of durable peace and stability,” he added.

The chief minister said that “peaceful relations with neighbouring countries in the region is our priority,” adding that Pakistan wants the resolution of Kashmir dispute in accordance with the aspiration of the Kashmiri people and the United Nations resolutions.

Shahbaz went on to say that Pakistan is playing the role of a front line state in the war against terror, adding that the success in the war on terror was made possible through unity and greater cooperation of civil-military leadership.

“The whole world is witness to our sacrifices and tremendous achievements in eradicating this menace,” the PML-N president said and added today Pakistan is a progressive, tolerant and peaceful country.

He said: “After coming to power the incumbent government took many tough decisions to overcome challenges confronting the nation.”

Shahbaz further said that a number of development projects are underway under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).—NNI