UN reforms should be on basis of consensus: Pakistan
Pakistan Times National News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Wednesday Pakistan favours UN reforms based on consensus to increase sense of participation by international community.

He expressed these views while talking to Ambassador Shireen Tahirkheli, Advisor to the US Secretary of State on UN reforms, who called on him at the Prime Minister House here.

The Prime Minister said that these reforms should not promote any form of disenfranchisement nor they should create disparity among the member states.

The Prime Minister stressed the need to make UN an effective organization to meet the challenges of the fast changing international environment.

Pak-US bilateral Ties

While discussing the Pak-US bilateral relations, the Prime Minister conveyed Pakistan’s appreciation to the US Administration for their decision on the sale of F-16 fighters.

He said this would strengthen Pakistan’s defence capability and would also increase the prospects for regional peace.

The Prime Minister said that a strong and prosperous Pakistan would be an important factor for promotion of peace, security and stability in the region.

He also conveyed his best wishes for President Bush and referred to the very useful talks with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during her recent visit to Pakistan.

The US Ambassador to Pakistan, Ryan C. Crocker was also present at the meeting.●