Eric J. Byrne
Question:196. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position on the status of Balochistan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15185/15]
View answerTuesday, 21 April 2015
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I take it that the Deputy is referring to the Balochistan province of Pakistan, and will reply on that basis. I am conscious that Balochistan, which has the largest land area of Pakistan’s four provinces, is one of the poorest regions of Pakistan and has witnessed armed conflict. The Government does not consider that the problems of Balochistan can be resolved through violence and we support all efforts to reach a generally acceptable solution through peaceful negotiations and political processes.