While highlighting the menace of state-backed terrorism, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday urged respect for sovereignty, regional dialogue, and a collective approach to counterterrorism, as he addressed the 25th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin.
Terming his presence in Tianjin an honour, the premier said the city represents China’s foundational values and serves as a bridge between civilisations and cultures.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and cooperation, PM Shehbaz said the SCO reflects Islamabad’s enduring resolve to strengthen regional connectivity and collaboration.
The premier said that Pakistan has irrefutable evidence of foreign involvement in recent terrorist attacks, including the Jaffer Express incident and attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
“Those responsible for these heinous crimes and their facilitators must be held accountable,” he asserted.
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