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Business Recorder
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Mushahid calls for ‘Mandela model' in Asia
GHANA: Former senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, addressing a gathering of African political parties, called for emulating the 'Mandela Model' of reconciliation in Asia and shed light on Pakistan's historic and strong relations with Africa. He was specially invited to speak at the first-ever conference of African political parties, joining the ranks of leading Asian figures. The event, hosted in Ghana, brought together over 200 representatives from more than 40 African countries. Mushahid was invited in his capacity as Co-Chairman of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and President of PAIDAR, Pakistan's first Africa-focused think tank. During his visit as an official guest of the Ghanaian government, he held important meetings with Ghana's Vice President Jane Naana, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister Ibrahim Farah, and other leaders. In his speech, Mushahid recalled Pakistan's consistent policy of supporting African independence movements in Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Eritrea, Somalia, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. He also cited the 1955 Bandung Conference, co-hosted by Pakistan, which laid the foundation for Afro-Asian solidarity. Sharing his personal experiences across Africa—including visits to South Africa, Rwanda, Angola, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia—he also recalled welcoming Nelson Mandela to Pakistan in 1999 as Information Minister. Mushahid introduced PAIDAR as Pakistan's pioneering Africa-focused think tank, now a key platform for fostering Pakistan-Africa ties. Praising the 'Mandela Model' as a peaceful and democratic path suitable for Asia, he highlighted its three core principles: Generosity in policy — 'forgive and forget' to move societies forward; Rejection of revenge politics — avoiding grudges and retribution; and Inclusive, institutional democracy — respecting public office as a trust, exemplified by Mandela's voluntary step-down after one term. He hailed Mandela's principled stance on self-determination for Palestine and Kashmir, describing him as a moral statesman. Mushahid termed the 21st century as the 'renaissance of the Global South,' encompassing Asia, Africa, and Latin America. He paid tribute to Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah, for his Pan-African leadership, and visited his mausoleum in Accra. Assuring African leaders of stronger Pakistan-Africa ties, Mushahid stressed collaboration in diplomacy, trade, investment, education, IT, mining, and critical minerals. During the visit, he also addressed Pakistan's Independence Day gathering with the community in Ghana and met representatives of African think tanks, media, and business circles.
Express Tribune
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
'Asia also needs Mandela Model'
Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed has called for Asia to adopt Nelson Mandela's model of reconciliation, stressing that it presents a peaceful and democratic roadmap for divided societies, while reaffirming Pakistan's long-standing ties with Africa. Speaking at the first-ever African Political Parties Summit, hosted by Ghana and attended by more than 200 representatives from over 40 African countries, Mushahid became one of the first Asians specially invited to address the historic gathering. He represented both his role as Co-Chairman of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) and as President of PAIDAR, Pakistan's first think tank on Africa. During his visit as a guest of the Ghanaian government, he also met Vice President Jane Naana, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, and Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister Ebrahim Farah, among other African leaders. In his address, Mushahid highlighted Pakistan's "consistent and principled" support for African liberation struggles, including those in Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Eritrea, Somalia, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. He also recalled the 1955 Bandung Conference, co-sponsored by Pakistan and hosted by Indonesian President Sukarno, which laid the foundation for Afro-Asian solidarity. Drawing on his long association with the continent, the senator mentioned his multiple visits to countries such as South Africa, Rwanda, Angola, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia, and recalled serving as Minister-in-Waiting to Nelson Mandela during the South African leader's 1999 state visit to Pakistan. Introducing PAIDAR (Pakistan-Africa Institute of Development and Research), he described it as Pakistan's principal non-governmental platform to promote ties with Africa. Hailing the "Mandela Model" of peace and reconciliation as a template relevant to Asia, he emphasised its three key components: First, Mandela's belief in a policy of generosity rooted in a "forgive-and-forget" approach; second, rejection of "vengeance, vendetta and victimisation"; and third, inclusive democratic governance and respect for public office as a "people's trust", demonstrated by Mandela's voluntary exit after completing one elected term. Mushahid also praised Mandela's support for the struggles of the people of Occupied Palestine and Occupied Kashmir, describing him as a "principled statesman". He termed the present era "the century of the resurgence of the Global South, encompassing Asia, Africa and Latin America, and paid tribute to Ghana's founding leader Kwame Nkrumah, whom he called an architect of non-alignment and champion of Pan-African unity, laying a wreath at Nkrumah's mausoleum in Accra. Mushahid assured African leaders that Pakistan-Africa ties would deepen in areas such as diplomacy, trade and investment, education, IT, mining and critical minerals. While in Accra, he also addressed the Pakistani community at a Pakistan Day event and met representatives of African think tanks, leading media figures and business leaders.
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Full Meeting: Lavrov Speaks In English, Stuns West With Asia Move Putin Political Party Conf
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Express Tribune
28-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed chairs Global Parties Dialogue in Beijing
Listen to article Chinese technological advancement has overtaken the West in key areas, including defence, artificial intelligence and green innovation, according to remarks made by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed at a high-level global dialogue in Beijing. Speaking at the opening of the Global Political Parties Dialogue on "Asia in a Changing World", Senator Mushahid said China had become a 'scientific superpower' and was reshaping global dynamics not through conquest, but by peaceful economic development. 'China is surpassing the West in key sectors, from J10C fighter jets and Deep Seek AI to electric vehicles,' said Mushahid, citing a recent Economist cover story. He framed the trend as part of the broader 'Rise of the East', with Asia emerging as the new global centre of gravity. READ: China assures of $3.7b refinancing next month Chaired by Senator Mushahid in his role as Co-Chairman of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP), the Dialogue brought together representatives from 250 political parties across 29 countries. The conference was hosted by the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) in Beijing. In a striking geopolitical assertion, Mushahid also described China as 'part of South Asia' and 'a source of stability in the region,' noting its peaceful relations with nearly all neighbours despite having borders with 14 countries. He stressed that the border dispute with India should not define bilateral relations and must be resolved peacefully. The panel also featured senior political figures including IDCPC Minister Liu Jianchao, former Thai Speaker Bokin Balakula, and former Mongolian Foreign Minister Damdin Tsogtbaatar. READ MORE: PCI report details 16 hours that shook South Asia Liu echoed Mushahid's remarks, affirming that China does not aim to export its political model, but offers its poverty alleviation experience as a blueprint for developing nations. 'China's rise has come through reforms and development,' Liu said, adding that China remains committed to cooperation and peaceful coexistence within South Asia. Pakistan's presence at the conference was notable, with former Senate Chairman Nayyar Hussain Bokhari, Senator Anusha Rehman, Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi, and several business and think tank representatives in attendance. On the sidelines of the event, Liu held a separate meeting with Senator Mushahid, discussing high-level exchanges between the two countries, including his own visit to Islamabad in June 2024 and the recent trip by Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to Beijing. The conference also received congratulatory messages from the Prime Ministers of Pakistan and Malaysia, underlining the event's significance in shaping future regional cooperation.
