in the affairs of each other. Indian's current actions violate both the principles. Which among the States represented here is willing to condone external interference in its internal affairs? Which State among this Assembly is willing to overlook such interference when is design is the territorial dismemberment of another country? Is India prepared to submit to such interference in its, internal affairs? Is it to be said that secession is rebellion at home but self-determination abroad?
Let me make it clear on behalf of my Government that Pakistan will take all measures to ensure the return of its displaced citizens to their homes. We are determined to live as a nation one, whole and free, and in peace with other peaceful neighbors. But Pakistan is also determined not to allow anyone to pull in question its territorial and national existence.
If a conflict between India and Pakistan is to be avoided, the international community must impress upon India the serious implication of its policies and call upon it to eschew these policies.
Mr. President, in a press conference on 22nd September, you stated:
“This refugees problem is a humanitarian problem. We must solve it. The entire world must help to solve it. But, if you look at it from a political point of view, if you bring it to a debate, then there will be no end. The question is how to solve it quickly. That is why, in this case, I believe, it is much better that we have behind-the scenes discussions. We must persuade Pakistan and India to get together and see how they can limit the political problems”.
It should be apparent, from the willingness, which my Government has shown to cooperate in finding means to reduce the present tensions between India and Pakistan and to bring about the repatriation of refugees, that we fully share your view.
On behalf of my Government, I wish to express Pakistan's readiness to go along with all such reasonable suggestions to solve the question of refugees.
