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Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Cooperation and Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized Pakistan's unwavering commitment to multilateralism and regional cooperation during the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO at Tianjin in China. He reiterated Pakistan's steadfast resolve to uphold the noble values of the Shanghai spirit and promote peace, progress, and prosperity in the region. The Prime Minister called for a comprehensive and structured dialogue to discuss outstanding disputes and ensure lasting peace in South Asia. He also emphasized the importance of respecting sovereignty, integrity, and international treaties, and highlighted the role of the SCO in promoting regional connectivity and economic integration.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan has always believed in the power of multilateralism and has pursued dialogue and diplomacy for conflict resolution.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the SCO charter and the Shanghai spirit.
  • Pakistan seeks normal and stable relations with all its neighbors and will continue efforts to promote peace, progress, and prosperity in the region.
  • Pakistan supports a comprehensive and structured dialogue to discuss outstanding disputes and ensure lasting peace in South Asia.
  • The SCO is a platform that represents Pakistan's abiding commitment to regional cooperation and integration.
  • Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif mentioned that CPEC, a flagship project of BRI, can serve as a practical demonstration of SCO's vision for regional connectivity and economic integration.
  • Pakistan emphasizes the importance of uninterrupted access to due share of water as per existing treaties among SCO members.
  • Pakistan has always believed that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan is essential for the entire region.
  • Pakistan has irrefutable evidence of the involvement of foreign hands in terror attacks in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  • Pakistan has consistently supported the UN-mandated two-state solution, which is the creation of an independent state of Palestine with pre-1967 borders and Al Quds al Sharif as its capital.

Statistics:

  • 18 months: The time period over which Pakistan has achieved economic recovery.
  • 25th: The meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO at which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed.

Sources:

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