Pakistan Monday expressed solidarity with Turkey following the last week US sanctions imposed on the country over its refusal to extradite a jailed American preacher. "Pakistan, in principle, is opposed to imposition of unilateral sanctions against any country. The solution to any and all issues should lie in dialogue, mutual understanding and goodwill," Spokesperson Foreign Office Dr Mohammad Faisal said here in a statement.

"Any steps or actions to the contrary only undermine the peace and stability and make the solution to a problem more difficult and intractable," he said. He further stated: "Pakistan acknowledges and greatly appreciates Turkey's invaluable role towards regional and international peace and stability." It is also a vital member and engine of the global economy, the spokesperson added. "The people and the government of Pakistan reiterate their strong support for the govtt and the people of Turkey in their quest for peace and prosperity, and as always, will continue to stand by them towards the achievement of these shared goals," he added.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2018