Latest news with #InternationalParliamentforTolerance&Peace
Express Tribune
15-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Resolution of global conflicts crucial for peace'
Participants of a conference of the International Parliament for Tolerance & Peace (ITPT) hosted by former Arab Parliament speaker Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Jaswan of the United Arab Emirates pose for a picture after the event. Photo: Express Resolving longstanding conflicts like Palestine and Kashmir as per United Nations resolutions is a prerequisite for tolerance and peace. This was stated by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed while participating as a special guest in a conference of the International Parliament for Tolerance & Peace (ITPT) hosted by former Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Jaswan of the United Arab Emirates. Senator Mushahid called for the lifting of the blockade of Gaza and Sudan, which, according to him, was crucial for humanitarian assistance and enforcement of a ceasefire. He urged for a civilian-led and civilian-owned peace process to initiate an end to the civil war, which has resulted in food insecurity for the majority of Sudan's population. Senator Mushahid Hussain also welcomed the election of US President Donald Trump, as according to him, Trump is neither a warmonger nor an exponent of any new Cold War. He welcomed Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine and his initiative to negotiate diplomatically with Iran on the nuclear issue. Senator Mushahid also lauded the role of the UAE in promoting peace. He concluded his speech by recalling that 2025 is the 70th Anniversary of the Bandung Conference in 1955, hosted by Indonesia, which for the first time brought together Asian & African countries on one platform, an initiative in which Pakistan was a founding member. He said the seeds of the resurgence of the Global South were laid at Bandung and the world was witnessing a historic shift in the global balance of economic and political power, from the West to the East. Parliamentarians and political and opinion leaders from 40 countries from four continents (Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe) took part in this conference, where keynote speeches were delivered by the Speaker of Tajikistan Parliament, Mohammed Zakirzade, and Secretary General of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Martin Chungong. The IPTP is the parliamentary arm of the Global Council for Tolerance & Peace, whose President, Ahmed Mohammed Al Jaswan, last month visited Pakistan to deliver a keynote address at the International Conference on 'Regional Connectivity & Pakistan' hosted by the Pakistan-China Institute, which is headed by Senator Mushahid Hussain.
Express Tribune
15-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Mushahid Hussain welcomes Trump's diplomatic initiatives for global peace
Listen to article 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.
