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World must treat Pakistan with respect: Jeremy Corbyn
By News Desk
Published: September 7, 2017
The Leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn. PHOTO: REUTERS
Following the Trump administration’s allegations over Pakistan’s role in the war on terrorism, Labour Party chief Jeremy Corbyn has sided with Pakistan, saying the world must treat the country with respect.
“Pakistan must be treated with respect, and all countries should avoid criticising it,” said Corbyn, leader of the Britain’s main opposition party, during an interview with BBC Urdu.
Corbyn’s comments concern President Donald Trump August 22 speech in which he, while unveiling the new US policy for Afghanistan and South Asia, accused Pakistan of “supporting” and “harbouring” the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani Network.
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However, Pakistan rejects the accusations, insisting that its fight against terrorism is indiscriminate, targeting all militant groups.
“All the countries of the world should make all-possible efforts for the eradication of terrorism,” the Labour Party chief said.
Corbyn said that Trump’s proposed increase in the number of US troops in the war-torn country is a continuation of his failed policy in Afghanistan.
“I do not support it. The solution to the Afghan crisis is a political dialogue,” he added.
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Speaking about the Rohingya crisis, the opposition party leader said he respected Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi and would remind her “when you were under house arrest, we held marches for you and supported your struggle for human rights. Now you should also respect the human rights of Rohingya Muslims the same way… and ensure that they get their full rights as citizens and not be expelled from their homes”.
By News Desk
Published: September 7, 2017
The Leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn. PHOTO: REUTERS
Following the Trump administration’s allegations over Pakistan’s role in the war on terrorism, Labour Party chief Jeremy Corbyn has sided with Pakistan, saying the world must treat the country with respect.
“Pakistan must be treated with respect, and all countries should avoid criticising it,” said Corbyn, leader of the Britain’s main opposition party, during an interview with BBC Urdu.
Corbyn’s comments concern President Donald Trump August 22 speech in which he, while unveiling the new US policy for Afghanistan and South Asia, accused Pakistan of “supporting” and “harbouring” the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani Network.
War on terror: If we fail, region fails: Gen Bajwa
However, Pakistan rejects the accusations, insisting that its fight against terrorism is indiscriminate, targeting all militant groups.
“All the countries of the world should make all-possible efforts for the eradication of terrorism,” the Labour Party chief said.
Corbyn said that Trump’s proposed increase in the number of US troops in the war-torn country is a continuation of his failed policy in Afghanistan.
“I do not support it. The solution to the Afghan crisis is a political dialogue,” he added.
Pakistan only country on course to achieve success against terror: Asif
Speaking about the Rohingya crisis, the opposition party leader said he respected Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi and would remind her “when you were under house arrest, we held marches for you and supported your struggle for human rights. Now you should also respect the human rights of Rohingya Muslims the same way… and ensure that they get their full rights as citizens and not be expelled from their homes”.