Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Saturday that Israel is no friend and can only be confronted through joint strategy.
Speaking to Samaa TV, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that the great sacrifices of martyrs form a strong foundation for the nation’s defence. He noted that the Muslim Ummah is presently undergoing trials, with Muslims in Palestine, Sudan and Kashmir at the forefront.
The minister said that on the occasion of Eid, the martyrs of the war against terrorism and their families must be remembered. Khawaja Asif stressed that the survival of the Islamic world lies in unity and that ending division is a pressing necessity.
He added that the ongoing operations against terrorism have yielded significant successes and must continue until complete eradication. Terrorists active in Pakistan are receiving backing from the Afghan government.
He concluded that for national security it is essential to confront the enemies along the eastern and western borders with steadfast unity.
