ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's civil and military leadership's motives for mediating are “not narrow" but rather stability in the region and peace among the Muslim Ummah, a security official said during a media session on Tuesday.
According to a statement issued, key security matters were discussed with the media.
The motives of Pakistan's civil and military leadership for mediating, said the statement, are not narrow but rather aim to enhance stability in the region and peace among the Muslim Ummah.
According to the statement, Pakistan, through “consultation and cooperation” with all key stakeholders, especially by the Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, saved the region from a “major war” that was planned to be imposed, which would have had serious consequences.
“This was a war won by Field Marshal Asim Munir through sincerity, competence, brilliance, and Allah's blessings for the greater good of humanity without actually being fought," which is the pinnacle of strategy, read the statement.
It added that the “sensitive diplomatic process” requires utmost confidentiality, responsibility, and caution. It said that, as a responsible mediator, Pakistan cannot afford “any form of speculation” and therefore it will not go “into [the] contents and substance of any talks and what’s next.”
“Spoilers and multiple detractors will continue to try to subvert peace efforts; however, Pakistan will continue with partners in utmost sincerity to pursue peace,” the statement said.
It added that “great credit” goes to Muslim countries, especially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which "showed masterly leadership, restraint, and strategic patience and concerned [itself] with FM wisdom to avoid a war that could have engulfed the region and pitched Muslim against Muslim."
“Military diplomacy and relations with any friendly country cannot be viewed through a single, narrow lens; rather, these relations fall under the ambit of both countries' broader diplomacy based on national interests,” the statement concluded.
