Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday delivered a strong address at the SCO Summit in China, directly calling out India over recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan. He warned that Islamabad will take decisive action against terrorists and their supporters, citing \u201cirrefutable evidence\u201d of foreign involvement in the deadly Jaffar Express hijacking in Balochistan. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the \u201cforeign involvement in the Jaffar Express attack\u201d and reaffirmed that \u201cPakistan condemns all forms of terrorism.\u201d He described terrorism and extremism as \u201cserious challenges for the entire region,\u201d emphasizing that \u201cthe world can no longer accept the narrative of terrorism.\u201d Shehbaz Sharif also condemned the use of state-sponsored terrorism for political purposes, stressing that Pakistan had \u201csacrificed not only for itself but for the entire region and the world.\u201d Reiterating Pakistan\u2019s commitment to regional stability, the prime minister said, \u201cWe will continue working with SCO member countries to promote peace, development, and prosperity.\u201d He called the SCO \u201ca vital platform for regional cooperation and integration,\u201d reflecting Pakistan\u2019s long-standing dedication to development. The prime minister emphasized that Pakistan seeks dialogue, not tension, with its neighbors, highlighting the importance of talks to achieve lasting peace in the region. \u201cAll long-standing issues can be addressed through comprehensive dialogue,\u201d he said, underlining Pakistan\u2019s commitment to peace and diplomacy for normalizing regional relations. He reiterated Pakistan\u2019s demand for immediate end to oppression and bloodshed. On international issues, Shehbaz Sharif condemned Israel\u2019s unjustified aggression against Iran, calling it \u201cunacceptable\u201d. He also reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s support for a two-state solution in Gaza as approved by the UN. He also said that Pakistan wants peace and stability in Afghanistan. Addressing economic ties, the prime minister called the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) \u201can important project between Pakistan and China\u201d. He accentuated sovereignty as a national priority, saying, \u201cNothing is more important for any country than sovereignty and territorial integrity.\u201d He also expressed gratitude for the summit\u2019s host, saying, \u201cI am grateful to the Chinese President and the Chinese government for the excellent hosting and arrangements.\u201d He said China\u2019s success is \u201ca reflection of President Xi Jinping\u2019s visionary leadership\u201d and praised the spirit of cooperation, stating, \u201cWe gathered in Tianjin to renew the same spirit that China has put into practice.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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