ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the ‘bilateral relations’ between Afghanistan and India caused trouble on Chaman border and the incident was the reflection of Delhi-Kabul nexus on Pakistan’s western border.

“Pakistan would give a befitting response if further action was carried out on the borders,” Asif said, referring to the Friday’s firing near the Chaman border, in which 11 people including a soldier were killed and 46 injured.

“If our borders are violated and further destruction occurs then those responsible will have to pay the price. We will avenge those who cause us destruction.”

The minister also stressed the need to promote mutual cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan for eliminating terrorism and establishing durable peace as well.

He said Pakistan wanted to have good relations with Afghanistan and would continue its sincere efforts for better relations with it.

Asif said Pakistan was successfully eliminating terrorism from the country besides continuously playing frontline role for establishing durable global peace.