SI Asia-Pacific Committee
20-21 May 2011
Meeting of the Socialist International Asia-Pacific Committee
Manila, 20-21 May 2011
Statement on Pakistan
The Socialist International Asia-Pacific Committee, in discussing the situation of Pakistan, has noted that as a key ally in the front line in the war against terror, Pakistan has lost over 30,000 people in suicide attacks, including 5,000 members of the armed forces, while over 12,000 of its citizens have been injured. Today the world at large needs to understand that Pakistan has paid and continues to pay the heaviest price in the struggle for peace in the region and by consequence, in the world.
Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto furthered the struggle for social justice, moderation and democracy in Pakistan, and gave the people strength to fight extremism and dictatorship – and it is this strength and progressive mindset that remains committed to eliminate terrorism and make the future of Pakistan and the rest of the world terror free.
Given Pakistan’s pivotal role and numerous sacrifices, it is imperative that Pakistan, along with all the other countries in the region, be included and consulted in all international talks and plans on the way forward in Afghanistan.
The Committee, recalling the previous statements of the Socialist International in regard to terrorism, notes that the Pakistan Peoples Party is determined not to allow extremists to hijack its social democratic agenda and reiterates its full solidarity with the PPP in these efforts.
________________
Other activities
-
Strengthening democracy and pursuing sustainable and fair economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region
07-08 October 2011
-
Pakistan Peoples’ Party, leading the democratic agenda at home, hosts Socialist International meeting in Islamabad
30 May 2008
-
Socialist International delegation observes elections in Nepal
07-12 April 2008
-
SI ASIA-PACIFIC COMMITTEE meeting in Nepal discusses peace and democracy in the region
10-11 February 2007
-
SI meets for the FIRST TIME IN MONGOLIA to review latest developments in Asia and the Pacific
13-14 May 2005
-
FIRST MEETING of the Socialist International in Cambodia
08-09 October 2004
-
Socialist International talks with Chinese leadership, 14-19 February 2004
14-19 February 2004
-
Socialist International at the 4th World Social Forum, Mumbai
16-21 January 2004
-
Meeting of the Socialist International Asia-Pacific Committee, Manila, Philippines
11-12 April 2002
-
Meeting of the Socialist International Asia-Pacific Committee, Tokyo, Japan
05-06 March 2001
-
Meeting of the Socialist International Asia-Pacific Committee, Wellington, New Zealand
07-08 August 2000
-
Meeting of the Socialist International Asia-Pacific Committee, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
11-12 June 1999
If you are looking for an earlier meeting, please consult the LIBRARY section.