Pakistan welcomes inter-Korean summit

ISLAMABAD, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan on Sunday welcomed the historic summit between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un and hoped that it would lead to lasting peace, prosperity, stability, reconciliation and cooperation between the two Koreas as well as in the region.

"Pakistan has always encouraged the DPRK and Republic of Korea to resume meaningful negotiations and supported all efforts for smooth reunification of the Korean Peninsula including the two summits between North and South Korea in June 2000 and 2007," the foreign ministry said.

A foreign ministry statement said it has been Pakistan's consistent position that all relevant parties should pursue the path of dialogue and diplomacy to reduce tensions, refrain from any action that is inimical to peace and stability in the region and work towards achieving a comprehensive solution to the Korean Peninsula issue. Enditem