Foreign Office spokesman Asim Iftikhar said Pakistan’s neutrality in the Ukraine-Russia conflict had protected the country’s interests.
Opposition parties and analysts in Pakistan have criticized Prime Minister Imran Khan’s remarks against the European Union (EU) and against the interests of civilians, and Finance Minister Shaukat Tareen The European Union (EU) has expressed concern over the statement.
On the other hand, a White House spokesman declined to comment on remarks made by Prime Minister Imran Khan against the United States and the European Union.
Speaking at a news conference in Islamabad on Friday, the foreign ministry spokesman said it was in the national interest for Pakistan to remain neutral in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
He said Pakistan was concerned about the Ukraine conflict and was in touch with both Russia and Ukraine to reduce tensions.
But former ambassador Rustam Shah Mohammad says Pakistan does not care what role it plays in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Speaking to VOA, Rustam Shah said that the United States and European countries do not pay much attention to the statements of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Speaking at a recent meeting, Prime Minister Imran Khan had rejected Pakistan’s call for condemnation of Russia, the son of the European Union (EU) and Western countries, for invading Ukraine. The allegations of discriminatory behavior were repeated.
Apart from the opposition parties, Union Finance Minister Shaukat Tareen also expressed concern over the statement made by Prime Minister Imran Khan against the European Union.
Researcher Dr. Hassan Askari says it remains to be seen what interests Pakistan will be protected by remaining neutral on the Ukraine conflict.
Talking to VOA, he said that Pakistan needed effective diplomacy and Hassan Askari said that it was important to see how Pakistan, the son of the current policy, could stay out of trouble.
The European Union (EU) has given billions of dollars to Pakistan as a result of special trade concessions granted to it by the European Union (EU).
Opposition parties have stated they will not run in the by-elections, but have been accused of plotting to assassinate Prime Minister Imran Khan.
