ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is yet to confirm Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s participation in the SCO virtual summit in New Delhi, JEE News reported on Friday.
Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said in a statement that we have received an information that the meeting of heads of state will be held in a virtual format and we are awaiting details from the current chair of the SCO regarding the details of the virtual meeting. . Weekly briefing.
“We have no further information to share. We are awaiting the details of this online meeting and will consider the invitation once received,” the spokesperson said.
When asked about a mural in the new Indian Parliament depicting regional countries including Pakistan as a united India, he said: “We have received reports about the mural being installed in the new Parliament building in New Delhi. Seen.”
“The mural depicts the so-called ancient India, including areas that are now part of Pakistan and other regional countries. We are shocked by the statements of some BJP politicians, including a Union minister. , connecting the wall with ‘Akhand Bharat’ (unified Greater India).”
The vain claim of ‘Akhand Bharat’ is a manifestation of a revisionist and expansionist mindset that seeks to subjugate not only India’s neighboring countries but also the identity and culture of its own religious minorities.
He pointed out that it is very worrisome that the idea of Akhand Bharat is being increasingly promoted by people belonging to the ruling class in India.
“Indian politicians are well-advised not to engage in rhetoric against other countries, simply to further their divisive and partisan political agenda,” the spokesperson said.
“Instead of nurturing hegemonic and expansionist ambitions, India should resolve conflicts with its neighbors and work with them to build a peaceful and prosperous South Asia,” he said.
To a question regarding the letter written by 65 members of the US Congress to Secretary of State Antony Blanken, the spokesperson said that he should ensure that Pakistan fulfills its human rights commitments.
“We have seen those statements. We do not agree with the developments around May 9 and the characterization of the situation in Pakistan,” he said.
“You may have seen the statement of the National Security Committee, which clearly describes the reality surrounding the events of May 9. We believe that Pakistan is fully committed to addressing all domestic challenges in accordance with its laws and our constitution. capable.”
He said that Pakistan is aware of its constitutional obligations to protect the rights and property of all its citizens.
“We are committed to upholding national law, maintaining public order and respecting the Constitution, democratic traditions and principles of human rights. These constitutional guarantees and fundamental freedoms are underwritten by our judiciary,” he added.
Regarding the recent visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, he was asked whether the matter of Russia’s deployment of its nuclear weapons in Belarus came up.
“Discussions between visiting Belarusian foreign minister and Pakistani dignitaries, including the foreign minister, were focused on bilateral relations. Thus, no such issue came up,” he said.
However, reiterating Pakistan’s position, he said that all states must abide by their international legal obligations and non-proliferation commitments and refrain from actions that conflict with such commitments.
“The issue of the possession of nuclear weapons on the territories of NPT non-nuclear weapon states, both current and past, requires careful consideration by all parties to the treaty as it will have serious implications for international peace and security. “. said.
