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Express Tribune
7 hours ago
- Politics
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Senator Mushahid meets Russian FM, lauds Moscow's 'positive neutrality'
Listen to article Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Saturday, thanking Russia for its 'positive neutrality' during the recent tensions between India and Pakistan. The 40-minute meeting, held before the start of the high-level forum, was part of a broader interaction with five prominent Asian leaders from China, Turkiye, South Korea, and Cambodia. Senator Mushahid was the only guest from Pakistan, specially invited by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the ruling United Russia party to deliver a keynote address at the forum. Lavrov reaffirmed Russia's foreign policy stance of promoting regional peace, security, and stability. Senator Mushahid appreciated Russia's approach, particularly its balanced response during Indo-Pak tensions, and praised President Putin's Eurasian Security Initiative, describing it as rooted in the principle of 'indivisible security'—a concept also echoed in China's Global Security Initiative. Speaking to Russian media, Senator Mushahid commended the warmth of Russian-Pakistani ties and reiterated Islamabad's support for a multipolar regional order. 'Russia and China, led by President Putin and President Xi Jinping, are building a peaceful and prosperous Eurasia—and Pakistan stands ready to be an equal partner in that journey,' he said. At the Eurasian Forum, attended by over 100 delegates from 25 countries, Foreign Minister Lavrov delivered a hard-hitting policy speech critical of Western alliances in Asia. He directly addressed concerns over India's participation in US-led groupings. Lavrov denounced the Indo-Pacific Strategy, saying, 'This Indo-Pacific had never existed—NATO made up this term to drag India into their anti-China schemes.' His remarks were seen as a rebuke to India's growing role in the QUAD alliance, which includes the United States, Japan, and Australia. Lavrov added that while Indian officials claimed their role in QUAD was purely economic, joint military drills among QUAD nations told a different story. 'In practice, however, QUAD nations are already endeavouring—with notable persistence—to organise joint naval exercises,' he said. The comment drew an uncomfortable silence from the 12-member Indian delegation, including three BJP parliamentarians, present at the forum. Lavrov accused NATO of attempting a return to Afghanistan, warning, 'Four years after their ignominious retreat, NATO is once again seeking new points of entry into Afghanistan.' Senator Mushahid, during his media interactions, voiced full support for Eurasian cooperation and denounced military blocs like the QUAD and the so-called 'Asian NATO' as destabilising ventures. He emphasised Pakistan's commitment to diplomacy, the UN Charter, and regional trust-building. The forum concluded with a strong call from Asian and Eurasian representatives to move away from military containment and towards inclusive, rules-based regional cooperation.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
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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.
Express Tribune
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Mushahid Hussain sees 'rise of new world order'
Senator Mushahid Hussain on Sunday said the world order laid down by the West was now dying, and a new world order would soon emerge. Addressing the second day of a two-day conference titled 'Seventy Years After Bandung: The Struggle Continues', where he was the chief guest, Mushahid said today, "we are living in an age of turbulence and transformation". He said he had seen China in 1970 when it was weak, isolated and poor, but now it was rising, adding that out of 193 countries, 140 have trade relations with China. Regarding the burning question of global peace and disrupted international order, he said Israel was relentlessly oppressing the people of Gaza.
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.
