Pakistani President reinstates call for peace; says weapons are for 'peaceful intent'
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Pakistan is striving for peace in a "belligerent" neighbourhood and the country's weapons are for "peaceful intent", President Arif Alvi said on Tuesday.
Alvi was addressing the opening ceremony of the 10th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2018 here.
"We want peace, we have been striving for peace in a belligerent neighbourhood but we must stay strong…Our weapons are for peaceful intent," he said, without naming any country.
Alvi also appreciated the sacrifices of the Pakistan Army in the fight against terrorism and bringing peace to the country.
Over 262 companies from China, Russia, USA, France, Germany, Turkey, Poland and South Korea have established their pavilions at the EXPO Center to display their products, according to Radio Pakistan.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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