Mushahid Hussain welcomes Trump's diplomatic initiatives for global peace
Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed praised President Donald Trump's election as a positive step for global peace, highlighting the US leader's diplomatic efforts in resolving conflicts.
Speaking at the International Parliament for Tolerance & Peace (IPTP) conference, the Pakistani senator stressed that complex global issues, such as the ongoing conflicts in Palestine and Kashmir, could only be resolved through direct dialogue, not the use of force.
The conference, hosted by Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Jaswan, former Speaker of the Arab Parliament and a leading UAE figure, brought together parliamentarians and political leaders from 40 countries spanning Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe.
Senator Hussain called for resolving long-standing conflicts based on United Nations resolutions, which advocate for the right to self-determination in both Palestine and Kashmir while urging for the lifting of blockades to facilitate uninterrupted humanitarian aid and the enforcement of ceasefire agreements, particularly in Gaza and Sudan, where ongoing conflicts have caused widespread displacement and food insecurity.
The senator advocated for a civilian-led peace process in Sudan to address the civil war, which has left one-third of the population displaced and triggered a refugee crisis.
In his remarks, Hussain also welcomed Trump's diplomatic initiatives, including his engagement with Iran on its nuclear program and his push for negotiations to resolve the Ukraine conflict.
The senator emphasized that direct talks, not military threats, are essential for resolving such complex disputes.
The senator commended the UAE's role in promoting peace and security, under the leadership of President Mohammed bin Zayed, who is a close ally of Pakistan. He noted the peaceful coexistence of over 100 nationalities within the UAE as a model of tolerance and harmony.
Concluding his address, Senator Hussain highlighted the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference in 2025. The 1955 summit, which brought together Asian and African nations for the first time, was a key moment in the rise of the Global South. He noted the shifting global power dynamics, with influence now moving from the West to the East.
The conference also featured keynote speeches from Mohammed Zakirzade, Speaker of the Tajikistan Parliament, and Martin Chungong, Secretary-General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The IPTP is the parliamentary branch of the Global Council for Tolerance & Peace, which aims to foster international dialogue and promote peace. Last month, Al-Jaswan, IPTP President, visited Pakistan to deliver a keynote address at a conference on regional connectivity hosted by the Pakistan-China Institute, led by Senator Hussain.
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