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Sticking to the Past Pak-India Differences will not lead to any sort of Progress Today or in Future: State Minister of Foreign Affairs Honourable Nawabzada Malik Amaad Khan |
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Islamabad, August 28, 2012: In an interactive session on the topic of Pak-India Relations Honourable Nawabzada Malik Amaad Khan, State Minister of Foreign Affairs, shared with the Youth Parliament Pakistan his analysis on the Pak-India Relations and the way forward. He said, “Increased trade between the neighbours will have a positive impact on Pak-India relations. There is total distrust between the two nations. So, the question arises as to what we can do to eliminate the trust deficit. Keeping in view the present international scenario, the regional cooperation organisations can play a pivotal role towards the peaceful settlement of international disputes.” He stressed upon the dire need of setting aside the perpetual hawkish attitude by the political leadership of both the nuclear armed neighbours. “The parliamentarians of both the countries have always been very keen for taking concrete steps as a significant part of the existing confidence building measures”, the Honourable Minister added. He expressed appreciation for the intellectual capacity possessed by the youth parliamentarians regarding the issues of national and international concern. Earlier, the proceedings of the house were initiated by a resolution which expressed serious concerns and strong disappointment on the decision of the United States for becoming the permanent member of United Nations Security Council. Mr. Muhammad Zafar Siddique (YP39-PUNJAB19) was of the view that this particular decision will have grave repercussions for the system of multilateral cooperation promoted by UN Charter. The resolution was subsequently adopted. Mr. Jamal Naseer Jamaee (YP50-SINDH02) and Mr. Muhammad Hammad Malik (YP16-KPK03) moved a resolution which demanded that Pakistan must raise the issue of Indian and Afghan interference in the internal matters of Pakistan. The resolution was referred to the concerned committee for further consideration. Later, the Youth Parliamentarians tabled a resolution to discuss that there is a need to make use of South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA). “The bilateral economic relations between India and Pakistan are being affected by the political factors since independence”, the youth parliamentarians said. Members of the Youth Parliament also visited the Senate of Pakistan; where they met Secretary Senate Mr. Iftikharullah Babar. He briefed the members on the working and rules of the upper house. The 4h Youth Parliament Pakistan is supported by the Danish International Development Agency, Government of Denmark as recognition of the importance of young people's involvement in democracy and democratic practices. |
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