Islamabad , Pakistan has once again extended a sincere invitation to India for dialogue, with the Foreign Office stressing that it is now up to New Delhi to decide its path forward.
During the weekly press briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch (updated from previous incorrect name) stated that Pakistan believes in diplomacy grounded in peace, international law, and mutual respect. “Pakistan has already invited India for serious negotiations. The choice now rests with India on what course it wants to take,” she said.
She further shared that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is currently on a high-level visit to the United States, where he has held separate meetings with the UN Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly.
Dar represented Pakistan’s stance on the Gaza crisis and the Palestinian issue during a session of the UN Security Council and participated in an open debate on the Middle East’s worsening situation. The Foreign Office confirmed that Dar is also scheduled to meet U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Baloch stated that Pakistan has consistently raised the issues of Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine at global platforms. Under Pakistan’s presidency, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2788, which emphasizes peaceful resolution of conflicts under the UN Charter.
She reiterated that Pakistan firmly supports an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, unimpeded humanitarian access, and a two-state solution for Palestine. “Only a sovereign Palestinian state can bring lasting peace to the region,” she added.
The spokesperson concluded that diplomacy is not a favor but a tool of mutual benefit. “We appreciate the U.S. efforts to de-escalate global tensions. Dialogue remains the only viable path to lasting peace and regional stability.”
