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China, Afghanistan, Pakistan FMs Discuss Peace, Security and Economic Development of the Region

News Agency nabakhabar — Mon, 08 May 2023 16:05:58 +0000

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and the Taliban’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi attended the 5th China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue in Islamabad and stressed the need for peace, security, and economic development of the region.

In a statement released on May 8, the three sides stressed that a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan serves the common interest of the region – underscoring the critical importance of trilateral cooperation in promoting this objective. The three sides resolved to further deepen and expand their cooperation in the security, development and political domains based on the principles of mutual respect, equal-footed consultation and mutual benefit.

The foreign ministers emphasized on the need to not allow any individual, group, or party, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) or other terrorist groups to use their territories to threaten regional security.

Expressing solidarity with the people of Afghanistan, the three sides reiterated the importance of sustained humanitarian support to the people of Afghanistan.

The three sides reaffirmed their resolve to fully harness Afghanistan’s potential as a hub for regional connectivity. Reaffirming their commitment to further the trilateral cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and to jointly extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan.

Furthermore, it was agreed to generate economic activity within Afghanistan and explore realistic pathways toward the revival of the Afghan economy. Exploring trilateral investment possibilities aimed at creating employment opportunities was considered essential.

The three sides reaffirmed continued cooperation in areas of mutual interest like economic development, capacity building, and improving livelihoods. The Ministers agreed to strengthen cooperation in the areas such as agriculture, trade, energy, capacity building, border management and more.

It was also discussed that the Afghan interim government should respect and protect women’s rights and interests – calling on the international community to support the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan.

The Ministers appreciated Pakistan for the generous hospitality in hosting millions of Afghan refugees and called on the international community to provide necessary support and assistance to these countries and Afghanistan for the dignified return and reintegration of refugees into Afghan society.

The three sides agreed to continue with the trilateral cooperation mechanism, including the Director-General Level Practical Cooperation Dialogue and forged closer neighborly relations and partnerships.

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Non-Violence Day offers prospect for ‘new era of peace, trust and tolerance’

News Agency nabakhabar — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 12:59:57 +0000

In his message for the International Day of Non-Violence, on Saturday, the UN chief noted that the day provides an opportunity to usher in a “new era of peace, trust and tolerance”.

Secretary-General António Guterres pointed out that it was no coincidence that the day coincides with the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi – leader of India’s independence movement and a founder of the principles of non-violence.

“For Gandhi, non-violence, peaceful protest, dignity and equality were more than words. They represented a guiding light for humanity, a map to a better future”, he said.

‘Template’ for the future

The UN chief also pointed to the movement as “a template” to confront today’s troubled times.

“Conflicts and climate change. Poverty and inequalities. Mistrust and divisions. All under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to devastate people and economies alike”, he said. The UN chief underscored that the solution to these challenges “is in our hands: solidarity”.

Solutions ‘in our hands’

The principle of non-violence, also known as non-violent resistance, rejects the use of physical force to achieve social or political change and has been adopted globally in campaigns for social justice.

“We need to recognize, as Gandhi did, that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. That peace provides the only pathway to a better future for all”, he said.

Coming together as one

Addressing global challenges means “coming together as one human family, and embracing peace like never before”, Mr. Guterres said, calling on combatants around the world to lay down their arms and “focus on defeating humanity’s common enemy – COVID-19 – not one another”.

He underscored the urgent need to deliver lifesaving vaccines and treatment, “and support countries on the long road to recovery ahead”; intensify efforts to reduce inequalities and end poverty; and create “a bold global plan of action” to heal the planet.

Most of all flagged the UN chief, “we need to renew trust in one another”.

Gandhi on non-violence:

“Poverty is the worst form of violence.Non-violence is a weapon of the strong.

Non-violence and truth are inseparable and presuppose one another.

We may never be strong enough to be entirely nonviolent in thought, word and deed. But we must keep nonviolence as our goal and make strong progress towards it”.

“Hatred, division, conflict and mistrust have had their day”, he said. “It is time to usher in a new era of peace, trust and tolerance”.

Mr. Guterres urged everyone to “heed Gandhi’s message of peace and get down to the business of building a better and more peaceful future for all”.

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Peace looms on Indian-Chinese border, for now

News Agency nabakhabar — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:27:53 +0000

India and China have agreed to push for an early disengagement of the frontline troops in eastern Ladakh during the ninth round of the China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting held on the Chinese side of the Moldo-Chushul border meeting point on Sunday.

The joint press release issued by the Indian Defence Ministry on Monday said that the two sides had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in the Western Sector of the China-India border areas.

The defence ministry said in a release that the two sides agreed to “continue their effective efforts in ensuring the restraint of the frontline troops, stabilize and control the situation along the LAC in the Western Sector of the China-India border, and jointly maintain peace and tranquillity.”

The release said the two sides agreed that this round of meetings was “positive, practical and constructive,” which further enhanced mutual trust and understanding.

The two sides agreed to hold the 10th round of the Corps Commander Level Meeting at an early date to jointly advance de-escalation.

“The two sides agreed to push for an early disengagement of the frontline troops. They also agreed to follow the important consensus of their state leaders, maintain the good momentum of dialogue and negotiation,” the release said. (ANI)

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