Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman has said that the Foreign Minister upheld Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir during his recent visit to India.

Talking to a private news channel, she said that the Foreign Minister’s decision to attend the SCO summit in India was made after thorough consultation with all stakeholders, including the parliament.

The Minister further said that despite India’s actions, Pakistan cannot afford to withdraw from the membership of regional forums because they could play a vital role in safeguarding national interests.

She said during the meetings of these forums, Pakistan got a chance to consistently articulate its national position and convey its stance on various issues affecting the region.