Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat had remarked that Pakistan needs to be a secular country to have better ties with India.<br /><br />Speaking to media men in Multan, the foreign minister said that such remarks have no value as Pakistan was founded in the name of Islam and remains an Islamic state.<br /><br />He welcomed New Delhi’s response to Pakistan’s initiative to open border crossing in Kartapur, aimed at fulfilling the demand of Sikh community.<br /><br />“We are thankful to Indian government. They also sent two ministers to the ceremony,” he contented.<br /><br />Mr Qureshi said Pakistan has the desire for peace at its eastern and western borders and better relations with neighbors which will bring opulence in the region.