We believe that the sanctions and other actions taken are unfair and unjust and in the final analysis will be counter-productive. Pakistan has welcomed the offer of mediation by the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Unfortunately, India has rejected the Secretary-General's mediation. We also welcome the initiative of the U.S. to call for a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the permanent members of the Security Council in Geneva. We look forward to a fair and just statement from this meeting which reflects the realities of the situation.
Every crisis presents a challenge, but it often presents an opportunity.
This crisis today offers the opportunity for the international community to build a stable structure of peace and security in South Asia through dialogue and therefore, it is essential that we not maintain a narrow focus on the issue of non-proliferation. Peace and Security in South Asia must be dealt with in a comprehensive way. Now, the international community needs to look to the future. Perhaps it is designed to make it safe for India to continue to use its conventional weapons superiority to threaten and coerce Pakistan and other smaller neighbours. Pakistan has proposed a more comprehensive Non-Aggression Agreement, banning all use or threat of force, as required under the UN Charter.