Islamabad
\nThe meeting commenced with a comprehensive briefing provided by the Caretaker Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, regarding Pakistan\u2019s efforts to secure full membership in BRICS. He delved into the historical context and objectives of BRICS, highlighting its recent expansion to include member states such as KSA, UAE, Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia.
\nHe emphasized that BRICS expansion relies on unanimous member consensus. Pakistan is actively exploring the possibility of joining this group due to its goals of reshaping the International Financial Architecture and reducing dependency on the US dollar. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has initiated a consultation process with relevant stakeholders to streamline Pakistan\u2019s entry into BRICS.
\nDuring the session, concerns were raised by Senators about potential vetoes from India regarding Pakistan\u2019s inclusion in BRICS. Minister Jilani reassured that any member resorting to such a veto jeopardizes its own standing within the group.
\nHe also emphasized Pakistan\u2019s commitment to not engaging in regional power bloc politics, aiming instead for positive relations with all nations. Responding to questions about Pakistan\u2019s relationship with the United States, the Foreign Minister highlighted the global ramifications of conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine situation. He underscored Pakistan\u2019s policy of maintaining positive relationships with all nations, given the interconnectedness of today\u2019s world.
\nThe Committee Chairman inquired about the advantages and disadvantages of joining BRICS, to which the Foreign Minister explained that Pakistan\u2019s membership would grant it a voice on a important international forum and facilitate trade and economic relations with member countries.
\nAddressing a query regarding the recent TTP attack in Chitral and the resulting law and order situation, the Foreign Minister assured that the situation is under control. Pakistan is actively engaged with the Afghan interim government, with our ambassador meeting Afghan officials to address the matter. He expressed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to preventing such situations from recurring through continued dialogue with Afghan counterparts.
\nShifting the focus to the appointment policy for non-career Ambassadors and High Commissioners, along with the criteria for postings in various countries, the Foreign Minister clarified that there is a 20% quota for non-career appointments, which is strictly adhered to.
\nRegarding the selection of non-career diplomats, he stated that the government prioritizes suitability without specific criteria or rules.
\nThe Committee meeting was attended by Senators Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Zarqa Suharwardy Taimur, Palwasha Muhammadzai Khan, Molana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, Walid Iqbal, and Muhammad Tahir Bizenjo, in addition to Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Islamabad The meeting commenced with a comprehensive briefing provided by the Caretaker Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, regarding Pakistan\u2019s efforts to secure full membership in BRICS. He delved into the historical context and objectives of BRICS, highlighting its recent expansion to include member states such as KSA, UAE, Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia. He emphasized that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-354656","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n