Foreign Office says Pakistan does not want war or clash, but if aggression is committed, like the one imposed a year ago, it will respond with full strength and all available means.

At his weekly media briefing in Islamabad today, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan believes in dialogue and diplomacy and its advocacy for diplomacy and dialogue is appreciated all along.

The Spokesperson said the anniversary of Marka-e-Haq is not just remembering the past, but it is about shaping the future. 

He said the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq is an occasion to reinforce national resolve that sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of the country would be defended with all possible means and with full resolve.

Replying a question regarding Indian arms-buildup following New Delhi's crushing defeat in Marka-e-Haq, the Spokesperson said Pakistan is keeping a watch on India's post-war modernization particularly acquisition of platforms and system, which threaten the world at large.

He said Pakistan will ensure that its credible minimum deterrence stays. He made it clear that our military preparedness and acquisition of technologies would be sufficient to maintain our robust defence. 

Answering another question, Tahir Andrabi said peace and security in South Asia remains a concern for our international partners. He said the belligerent statements emanating from New Delhi are a cause of concern.

He said Pakistan has always underscored the importance of diplomacy and dialogue in settlement of all bilateral issues with India. Pakistan's position is also anchored in international law, in the UN Charter, in the relevant UN Security Council resolutions. 

Regarding Indus Water Treaty,  the Foreign Office Spokesperson said Pakistan reserves the right of exploring all legal and political mechanisms, enshrined in the treaty and under the international law to claim its rightful right on the waters of Indus Water basin.   

Responding to a question regarding any settlement of Iran-US conflict, the Spokesperson said Pakistan remains optimistic and expects that an agreement would be reached sooner rather than later.  He said we hope that parties will come to a peaceful, sustainable solution to bring peace not to our region, but at the international level as well.

To another query, Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan would welcome the settlement of the conflict wherever it takes place. He said it will be an honor for Pakistan to host the settlement of US-Iran conflict.