Ties with India ‘only problem’ for peace in region, says Imran Khan

The ties between India and Pakistan worsened following the February 14 Pulwama terror attack carried out by the Jaish-e Mohammed.

Pakistan’s relationship with India remains the “only problem” for peace and stability in the region, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said and expressed hope of establishing a “civilised relationship” with New Delhi after the Lok Sabha elections are over.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan arrives to attend a welcoming banquet for the Belt and Road Forum hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, April 26, 2019. (REUTERS) (REUTERS)

Unless there is peace and stability, economic prosperity is difficult for Pakistan, and that is what right now the Pakistan government is working on, Khan who is in China to take part in the 2nd Belt and Road Forum, said while addressing China International Cultural Communication Centre on Friday.

“The only problem right now is our relationship with India. But we are hoping that after the Indian elections, we will again hope to have a civilized relationship with India too,” he said.

The ties between India and Pakistan worsened following the February 14 Pulwama terror attack carried out by the Jaish-e Mohammed.