Tianjin:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used his presence in the Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) of the State Chiefs Contest to offer a high range speech, raising the problem of the Indo Water Treaty (IWT) and asking for a dialogue over all pending disputes.
Shehbaz told the Leaders of the Euroasy Block of 10 members, including India, which Pakistan remained committed to peace, dialogue and regional integration, but emphasized that their rights under international treaties and their sacrifices against terrorism must be respected.
“Uninterrupted access to due participation of water according to the existing treaties between the OCS members will strengthen the SCO to function without problems and support the achievement of broader objectives for which the SCO was established,” said Shehbaz, referring to the unilateral movement of India to suspend the IWT in April.
Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan’s preference for diplomacy on confrontation. “We respect all international and bilateral treaties and hope that all SCO members will follow similar principles,” he said. Asked leaders to support a “comprehensive and structural dialogue” to solve disputes
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to “normal and stable relations with all his neighbors,” highlighting dialogue and diplomacy as guiding principles. “Pakistan has always believed in the power of multilateralism, dialogue and diplomacy, and avoid unilateralism,” he said.
When reassuring the block, he added: “Pakistan supports and respects the sovereignty and integrity of all members of the OCs and their neighbors. We will continue our efforts to promote progress and prosperity throughout the region and guarantee a lasting peace in southern Asia.”
Shehbaz also caught attention to Pakistan’s climatic crisis, noting that the country fought again with torrential rains and devastating floods. “My country is once again through unprecedented torrential rains, cloud bubbles and mass devastation due to the consequent floods in three of our main rivers,” he said, mourning for the loss of lives, livestock, infrastructure and crops.
“Underdeveloped countries such as Pakistan constantly face disasters induced by climate change, despite the fact that our participation in global emissions is less than one percent. Global leadership needs to assume the load, since an additional inaction will lead to a greater loss of life and livelihoods.”
The prime minister also approached terrorism, remembering the kidnapping of March of Jaffar Express near the Sibi area of ​​Baluchistan. The attack charged at least 26 lives, including 18 security personnel.
“We have irrefutable evidence of some foreign hands in the devastating incident of Jaffar Express Train, as well as innumerable other terrorist attacks against us in Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP),” said Shehbaz.
Remembering the sacrifices of Pakistan in the war against terrorism, before the regional leaders that Pakistan had lost more than 90,000 valuable lives and suffered economic losses of more than $ 152 billion, a “sacrifice that has no parallel in history.”
Returning to Afghanistan, Shehbaz asked for a peaceful and stable neighbor. He stressed that the improved regional connectivity required efficient corridors of land, air and rail. In this regard, he said, the Chinese-Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) presented a practical demonstration of the vision of SCO integration.
The prime minister condemned the “heartbreaking bloodstop of Israel in Gaza” and his attack against Iran, a colleague member of the OCS. “Israel’s unjustified aggression against our fraternal member country Iran is condemnable and, therefore, unacceptable,” he said.
In the Sco Plus session, Shehbaz praised the announcement of President Xi Jinping of the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), describing it as “a historical step towards a stronger multilateral system.” He congratulated China for celebrating the successful summit and welcomed the Tianjin statement.
Apart from the summit, Shehbaz met President Iranian President Masoud fishshkian. The two leaders reviewed cooperation in various sectors, with both parties expressing satisfaction with the positive impulse in relationships.
Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Iran, while President Pezeshkian expressed sorrow for floods in Pakistan and insured support.
Separate, Shehbaz met with a delegation from the new Tianjin Binhai area, led by the secretary of the Lian Maojun party. He praised China’s role in the economic progress of Pakistan and highlighted CPEC contributions to energy and infrastructure.
Looking towards the future, he pointed out that the second phase of CPEC would focus on smart cities, agriculture and next -generation technological industries. The Binhai delegation expressed a great interest in the expansion of trade, particularly in electronic commerce and the expansion of the industry in Pakistan.
