The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan (FO) dismissed on Friday the joint declaration issued by India and the United States as “unilateral, misleading and contrary to diplomatic norms.”
The statement, published after a meeting between the president of the United States, Donald Trump, and the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in the White House, accused Pakistan of participation in Mumbai’s attacks in 2008 and claimed that the country of “supported extremism.”
In a weekly press information session, FO spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan responded to the accusations, declaring: “We consider Pakistan’s specific reference in the United Indo-states joint statement on February 13 as unilateral, misleading and contrary to Diplomatic standards “. He expressed surprise that the reference was included, given the extensive anti -terrorism cooperation of Pakistan with the United States.
Khan also pointed out that such references could not hide the role of India in the promotion of terrorism, subversion and extrajudicial murders in the region.
“These attempts cannot divert the international attention of India as a safe shelter for hate crimes against Muslims and other minorities,” he said.
The spokesman also criticized the statement for not addressing the breach of India with the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council, which Khan argued that it is a key source of regional instability. He added that the statement overlooked the “Situation of Human Rights” in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Unfortunately, this is equivalent to the abdication of international responsibility,” he said, emphasizing that the international community recognizes Pakistan’s efforts and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
As a nation severely affected by terrorism, Pakistan remains committed to regional and global efforts to promote peace and stability, Khan said. “We will continue to contribute to the fight against terrorism and continue to eliminate this scourge,” he added.
The FO spokesman also raised concerns about the growing military sales of the United States to India. He warned that the transfer of military technology to India would worsen military imbalance in southern Asia, undermining regional stability. “Such steps are useless to achieve lasting peace in southern Asia,” he said, urging international partners to adopt a more objective and integral vision of the security situation in the region.
Trump announces the approval of the United States for the extradition of Mumbai Attack’s suspect
Meanwhile, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, confirmed on Thursday that the United States had approved the extradition of a suspect in the terrorist attacks of Mumbai 2008, which resulted in the death of 166 people. Speaking together with the Indian Prime Minister Modi in the White House, Trump declared: “I am pleased to announce that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the conspirators and one of the very evil people in the world, having to do with the horrible 2008 attack Mumbai terrorist. “
Trump did not appoint the individual at that time, but the joint statement later identified him as Tahawwur Rana, a Chicago businessman of Pakistani and Canadian origin. It is expected that Rana, who had previously been sentenced to the Federal Prison of the USA.
The joint statement also asked Pakistan to “bring justice to the accused of extremist attacks against India and prevent its territory from being used for extremism.” Pakistan has constantly denied accusations of supporting extremism.
The United States Supreme Court recently rejected frog appeal against its extradition, and is now scheduled to be delivered to the Indian authorities.
During the press conference, Trump was also asked about the issue of SIJ separatists in the United States, an issue that India considers a security threat. Trump did not provide a direct response, but pointed out that the United States and India work together on crimes issues. This problem has become a point of tension in relations between the United States and India, particularly since 2023, since India has attacked SIJ separatists in the United States and Canada.
The United States accused an Indian intelligence officer in relation to a frustrated plot in the United States, a situation that India is still investigating.
