NATO supply is an issue of ties with 48 countries: Gilani

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Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said the relations with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) are significant as their magnitude stretch upto 48 countries. “This is not a matter of one, but 48 countries,” Gilani said while speaking to the Chinese media after addressing the visiting 100-member youth delegation from China at Prime Minister House here in Islamabad. The Prime Minister said Pakistan wants good relations with the entire international community including its neighbouring countries. He said the issue of NATO supply-line would be resolved in light of parliamentary recommendations, adding that Pakistan wanted to settle issues with NATO and the US permanently. It should be mentioned here that Pakistan closed down supply routes for the NATO forces after the US attack on Salala check post of the Pakistan Army in Mohmand by on November 25. The attack left dead at least 24 Pakistani soldiers.

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Earlier, the PM Gilani called upon President Asif Ali Zardari and apprised him of the details about his visit to Britain. The two leaders discussed the potential restoration of NATO supply routes for the NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan. They also gave thought to the overall political situation in the country.