Bishkek: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has said water is life line of our region and guarantor of future of coming generation while using water for political purpose or as a tool of pressure is not acceptable.
He said this while addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek.
The PM described the gathering as 'historic' and said it was an honor for him to participate in the summit.
Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is not against any one. Pakistan has recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is very vital for peace in the region.
He held the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank is cause of unimaginable sufferings.
The international community should respect the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and take meaningful steps to address the humanitarian crisis.
Pakistan had rendered sacrifices of more than 90,000 lives in the war on terror. Pakistan suffered economic loss exceeding $150 billion.
Pakistan is desirous of peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. Terrorists cannot be allowed to use Afghan territory against Pakistan.
He highlighted the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as an important link connecting regional economies with the Arabian Sea and said Pakistan remained committed to expanding regional rail, road and energy projects.
He called for implementation of the SCO Development Strategy 2035 and said the establishment of an SCO development bank could prove to be an important step towards strengthening regional economic cooperation.
Pakistan is supportive of strengthening multilateral system. The global institutions will have to translate their announcements into practical steps.
He underlined South Asia cannot achieve its full potential without durable peace. The countries of the region will have to pursue the path of dialogue and diplomacy for resolution of differences and peace and stability.
He stressed the implementation of international agreement should be ensured in letter and spirit because mutual trust and upholding the agreements is of paramount significance for regional stability and durable peace.
He extended invitation to all member countries to participate in SCO conference taking place in Pakistan in 2027.