Time for India and Pakistan to forget the past and move forward: Bajwa

Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Thursday that it is time for India and Pakistan to forget the past and move forward. He said that peace between the two neighboring countries will help in opening up the possibilities of development in South and Central Asia.

General Bajwa while addressing the Islamabad security talks said that the possibility of regional peace and development due to disputes has always been hostage due to unresolved issues. He said, “I believe it is time to forget the past and move forward.”

Explain that India had said last month that it expects a normal neighborly relationship with Pakistan, with an atmosphere free of terror and violence. India had said that its responsibility is on Pakistan to create an atmosphere free from terrorism and hostility.

General Bajwa said, “Our neighbor will have to create a conducive environment especially in Kashmir.” He said, “The most important issue is of Kashmir. It is important to understand that without resolving the Kashmir dispute through peaceful means, no peace initiative in this region can be successful. “

A day before General Bajwa’s statement, Prime Minister Imran Khan made a similar statement. Khan had said on Wednesday that India will get economic benefits if he keeps peace with his country. He said that this would help India to reach directly into resource-rich Central Asia through the Pakistani territory.

He said, “India has to take the first step. We can’t do much until they do. “

General Bajwa said that an atmosphere of peace between India and Pakistan is very important for opening up the capacity of South and Central Asia by ensuring connectivity between East and West Asia.