{"id":5143,"date":"2025-05-28T17:29:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T17:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wnp.com.pk\/?p=5143"},"modified":"2025-05-28T17:29:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T17:29:28","slug":"pm-shehbaz-reaffirms-pakistans-commitment-to-regional-peace-highlights-brotherhood-with-azerbaijan-turkiye-at-trilateral-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2025\/05\/28\/pm-shehbaz-reaffirms-pakistans-commitment-to-regional-peace-highlights-brotherhood-with-azerbaijan-turkiye-at-trilateral-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan\u2019s commitment to regional peace, highlights brotherhood with Azerbaijan, Turkiye at Trilateral Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"

LACHIN, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan\u2019s unwavering commitment to regional peace, offering dialogue with India on all bilateral issues\u2014provided New Delhi demonstrates sincerity and cooperation.<\/p>\n

Addressing the Second Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan, the Prime Minister emphasized that sustainable peace in South Asia hinges on meaningful dialogue and mutual respect. He particularly stressed the urgent need for resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in line with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe region can no longer afford prolonged hostilities. Pakistan is ready to sit across the table and resolve all outstanding matters, including Kashmir, if India approaches with sincerity of purpose,\u201d the premier asserted in a live address broadcast by national television networks.<\/p>\n

Referring to India\u2019s recent military aggression and the April 22 incident in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 civilians were killed, PM Shehbaz condemned New Delhi\u2019s baseless allegations against Pakistan.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe offered an impartial international investigation, but instead, India launched an unjustified attack that martyred 36 innocent Pakistanis, including children. We had no choice but to respond in defense of our sovereignty,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister detailed Pakistan\u2019s defensive military action, which included downing six Indian fighter jets\u2014four of them Rafales\u2014and causing substantial damage to Indian military installations. He praised the Armed Forces\u2019 swift and calibrated response, particularly the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and the Pakistan Air Force.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAt 9:00 a.m., Field Marshal Asim Munir informed me that India had requested a ceasefire. I told him, \u2018We have emerged victorious by Allah\u2019s grace. Now, let us act with wisdom and restraint,\u2019\u201d the Prime Minister recalled.<\/p>\n

PM Shehbaz also expressed deep concern over India\u2019s attempts to weaponize the Indus Waters Treaty, describing it as an existential threat to Pakistan\u2019s 240 million people who rely on the waters for agriculture and daily life.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis treaty is not just about water; it\u2019s about life. Any threat to it is unacceptable, and we are taking necessary measures to ensure India never acts upon such dangerous rhetoric,\u201d he vowed.<\/p>\n

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He reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s readiness to engage in meaningful talks on counterterrorism, highlighting the country\u2019s sacrifices\u2014over 90,000 lives lost and \\$150 billion in economic damage\u2014while fighting terrorism over the past decades.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo country has suffered more than Pakistan in the global war against terror. Our actions speak louder than words in our commitment to root out this menace,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister lauded Field Marshal Asim Munir\u2019s leadership during the conflict, describing him as \u201cGod-fearing, fearless, and resolute.\u201d He noted that the Pakistani nation stood united behind its armed forces in defending the homeland with valor and professionalism.<\/p>\n

The summit also marked the strengthening of trilateral cooperation among Pakistan, Turkiye, and Azerbaijan. In his address at Azerbaijan\u2019s Independence Day ceremony, PM Shehbaz described the bond among the three nations as \u201cthree souls, one heart,\u201d and paid rich tribute to the Azerbaijani people for liberating Karabakh under President Ilham Aliyev\u2019s \u201cvisionary leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a great honor to be in Lachin, celebrating Azerbaijan\u2019s Independence Day and Pakistan\u2019s Youm-e-Takbeer \u2014 the day we became a nuclear power. The symbolism of May 28 unites our histories and futures,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also extended heartfelt congratulations to President Aliyev and the Azerbaijani people, stating that the fraternal relationship between Pakistan and Azerbaijan is based on shared history, mutual trust, and unwavering solidarity.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Armenia attacked Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Turkiye stood by them. Today, when India attacked Pakistan, Presidents Erdogan and Aliyev stood by us. This is the essence of true brotherhood,\u201d PM Shehbaz said.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister strongly condemned the continued human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and in Gaza.<\/p>\n

\u201cKashmir is soaked in the blood of innocent freedom fighters. Despite oppression, the Kashmiri people remain steadfast in their struggle for self-determination,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also decried the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza, where over 52,000 Palestinians\u2014children, women, and elderly\u2014have been martyred.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe bloodshed in Gaza has shocked the conscience of humanity. We salute President Erdogan for being the voice of the oppressed. Let us unite our voices to demand a ceasefire and justice,\u201d he urged the global community.<\/p>\n

PM Shehbaz concluded his address by reaffirming Pakistan\u2019s commitment to regional cooperation and prosperity.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur flags today fly high\u2014symbols of unity, resilience, and shared destiny. Whether it\u2019s Karabakh, Kashmir, or Gaza\u2014we stand shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Earlier, upon arrival in Lachin, PM Shehbaz was warmly received by Azerbaijan\u2019s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Pakistan\u2019s Ambassador Qasim Mohiuddin, and senior Azerbaijani officials. He was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and SAPM Tariq Fatemi.<\/p>\n

On his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude to President Aliyev for Azerbaijan\u2019s firm support during the recent conflict with India and reaffirmed the resolve to deepen bilateral cooperation in all sectors.<\/p>\n

\u201cLong live Pakistan-Azerbaijan friendship,\u201d he wrote, concluding with a message of enduring solidarity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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