THE TELEGRAPH: The British High Commissioner has been summoned to meet Pakistan's foreign minister as the effects of David Cameron's remarks on terrorism continue to be felt.
Adam Thomson will meet Shah Mehmood Qureshi after David Cameron said he would not apologise for his comments about Pakistan exporting terrorism when he meets the country’s president for talks this week.
Relations between London and Islamabad soured last week when Mr Cameron said Pakistan could not be permitted to "look both ways" in promoting the export of terror while publicly working for stability in the region.
His comments were made in India, which added to the negative reaction across the border.
President Asif Ali Zardari has been facing pressure to cancel the talks with Mr Cameron at Chequers, which he has so far resisted.
Last Wednesday, while In Bangalore, Mr Cameron said: "We cannot tolerate in any sense the idea that this country [Pakistan] is allowed to look both ways and is able, in any way, to promote the export of terror."
A Downing Street spokeswoman said the high commissioner and Pakistan foreign minister had covered a "broad range of issues".
"They discussed a broad range of issues including preparations for President Zardari's visit," she said. >>> Andrew Porter, Political Editor, and Andy Bloxham | Monday, August 02, 2010
