Pakistan’s prime diplomat, Ishaq Dar, on Friday referred to as for world help in opposition to “instrumentalization of counterterrorism narratives,” which has turn out to be a “disturbing trend.”
“The instrumentalization of counterterrorism narratives to stigmatize entire communities, particularly Muslims, is a disturbing trend,” Dar stated, whereas addressing the thirty second ASEAN Regional Forum in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, in response to a press release from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry.
“When such narratives are coupled with state-driven Islamophobic policies, the result is the erosion of fundamental rights and the exacerbation of alienation and radicalization. This practice must be unequivocally condemned by all,” he added.
Observing that South Asia continues to face safety challenges related to unresolved disputes, together with the lingering Kashmir situation, Dar urged the worldwide group to help a peaceable settlement and the belief of the correct to self-determination of the Kashmiri individuals.
India’s latest resolution to unilaterally maintain in abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) additional underscores its disregard for worldwide commitments, he went on to say.
New Delhi introduced it will maintain the World Bank-brokered water-sharing treaty in April, following an assault within the Pahalgam district of Indian-administered Kashmir that left 26 individuals lifeless.
The brazen assault led to a four-day battle between the 2 nuclear rivals in May earlier than the 2 sides agreed to a ceasefire introduced by US President Donald Trump.
There was no instant response from India to Dar’s assertion.
Pakistan additionally welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, commending Tehran’s efforts to keep away from wider battle.
“The ongoing Israeli invasion of Palestinian territories remains a source of great distress for us,” he additional stated, including that the basis reason for the battle within the Middle East is the persistent occupation of Palestinian territories.
“Immediate international action is imperative to end Israeli aggression, ensure unhindered humanitarian access, and hold the illegally occupying power accountable for its atrocities,” he stated.
On the South China Sea situation, he stated that Pakistan helps all efforts for regional peace and dialogue.
“Peace in this vital region requires non-interference, restraint, and engagement. Pakistan reiterates its firm support for the ‘One China Policy,’ recognizing the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate authority over Taiwan,” he added.
Earlier, Dar met with leaders and overseas ministers of a number of nations, together with Malaysian Premier Anwar Ibrahim.
During the half-hour assembly, the 2 mentioned regional and world developments, together with ASEAN-Pakistan relations and the Kashmir situation, the state-run Bernama news company reported.
“Malaysia remains committed to a peaceful resolution through dialogue in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. We also encourage deeper engagement between Pakistan and ASEAN moving forward,” Anwar was quoted as saying.
Source: www.anews.com.tr