- PM asks for dialogue, respect for sovereignty in Sco Summit.
- He says that Pakistan has evidence of foreign support in terrorist attacks.
- The prime minister hits Israel’s ongoing atrocities against the Palestinians.
While highlighting the threat of terrorism backed by the State, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged respect for sovereignty, regional dialogue and a collective approach to contributing, while approaching the 25th Summit of the Council of State Chiefs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the Tianjin of China.
When qualifying his presence in Tianjin, an honor, the prime minister said that the city represents the fundamental values of China and serves as a bridge between civilizations and cultures.
By reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and cooperation, Prime Minister Shehbaz said the SCO reflects the lasting determination of Islamabad to strengthen regional connectivity and collaboration.
Asking for the defense of bilateral and international agreements, he said: “We [Pakistan] Wait that the member countries of the SCO follow all bilateral treaties. Uninterrupted access to due part of the water, according to existing treaties, is essential to strengthen the objectives of the SCO. “
In addition, he said: “Pakistan believes in multilateralism, dialogue and diplomacy, not unilateralism or confrontation … there is nothing more sacred than sovereignty and territorial integrity for any nation.”
Prime Minister Shehbaz also asked for a comprehensive dialogue to solve long -standing problems in southern Asia. “Stability in Afghanistan remains in the interest of the entire region,” said the prime minister.
The prime minister also condemned terrorism in all its forms and called terrorism sponsored by the State, saying: “Those who have long used terrorism to advance in political interests should know that the world no longer buys this fictitious narrative.”
‘Foreign participation in terrorist attacks’
The prime minister continued to say that Pakistan has irrefutable evidence of foreign participation in recent terrorist attacks, including the Joffer Express incident and attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan.
“Those responsible for these atrocious crimes and their facilitators must be responsible,” he said.
Highlighting Pakistan’s fight against terrorism, he said: “We [Pakistan] They have sacrificed more than 90,000 lives, including children, mothers, engineers, scientists, citizens and officers, not only for Pakistan, but for the peace and security of the entire region. “
Strongly criticizing Israeli actions in Gaza, he said: “[The] The atrocities and the current hunger in Gaza are a permanent scar in our collective consciousness. “He reiterated Pakistan’s support for a solution of two in line with UN resolutions.
The prime minister also condemned the unacceptable and unacceptable aggression against Iran by Israel.
On the role of China, Prime Minister Shehbaz praised the leadership of President Xi Jinping and added: “China’s success is a reflection of his visionary and wise leadership. His global leadership is evident not only within the SCO but also in the main international initiatives.”
He expressed his gratitude to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government for exceptional hospitality and excellent arrangements.
Prime Minister Shehbaz described the Chinese-Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) as an emblematic project that exemplifies mutual cooperation and regional development.
