Gen Syed Amir Raza: Cross-border infiltration will not be tolerated

ISLAMABAD: Commander National Strategic Command General Syed Amir Raza has said that Pakistan’s armed forces are ready to defend every inch of the country and that cross-border infiltration will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Address to cadets

Addressing the passing-out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, General Syed Amir Raza congratulated the cadets and their parents. He said the cadets carried the heavy responsibility for the country’s security, dignity and protection, and should therefore face the challenges of their professional lives with courage.

He said honesty, bravery and courage were the basic principles of leadership.

Calling the participation of women cadets a matter of pride, he said the Pakistan Armed Forces had proved their abilities in every field. Brave soldiers were laying down their lives to protect the country, and the armed forces were ready at all times to defend it.

Regional situation and international affairs

General Syed Amir Raza said Pakistan had played a positive role at the international level during the recent tense situation in the region, and the whole world had seen Pakistan’s mediation efforts to reduce tension.

He stressed the need to end human rights violations in Palestine and said the Kashmir dispute remained to be resolved in accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.