Ijaz Kakakhel Islamabad
Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Friday said Pakistan is an ardent supporter of multi-laterism and as a member of several multilateral organizations it has always played an important role for global peace and development. She said Pakistan shall continue its efforts for fostering the spirit of international cooperation and revitalization of inclusive multilateralism.
Responding to the queries of media persons about the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, Baloch said Pakistan will examine the latest developments and make a determination about its future engagement with the Group. Responding to a question, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said Pakistan has repeatedly shared concerns with the Afghan authorities about the terrorism threat emanating from Afghanistan. She said Afghan authorities should honour their commitments of not allowing their land for terrorism against other countries including Pakistan.
To a question, Mumtaz Zahra said Pakistan’s position on Taiwan question is consistent and principled. She said we adhere to one China policy and regard Chinese Taipei as an inalienable part of people’s republic of China. When asked about the recent Indian ceasefire violation on the Line of Control, the spokesperson said this is unacceptable, urging India to desist from such actions and ensure that the ceasefire understanding continues to hold.
The Foreign Office Spokesperson said the UN Special Procedures for human rights have again expressed serious concerns about the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status by the Indian occupation forces and imposition of restrictions on freedom of expression, assembly, and association against civil society actors, human rights defenders, political figures and journalists in IIOJK.
In a significant gesture of goodwill and scientific cooperation, Pakistan congratulated India on its successful moon landing of Chandrayaan-3. “Pakistan’s reaching out to congratulate India on its achievement of reaching the Moon’s South Pole with Chandrayaan-3 signifies the importance of international collaboration in space exploration,” said theSpokesperson.
