Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has stated that Pakistan’s stance onthe evolving political situation in the world is clear. We are not part ofany bloc’s politics, whereas we seek equal relations with both the UnitedStates and China.
The Foreign Minister briefed the Senate committee on Pakistan’s efforts togain full membership in BRICS, highlighting the utmost importance of theUnited States to us, given the global economic repercussions of theRussia-Ukraine conflict.
He shed light on BRICS’ history and objectives, where recently SaudiArabia, UAE, Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia were granted membership.Pakistan’s inclusion in this group depends on consensus among the currentmembers. Pakistan is actively seeking opportunities to be a part of thisgroup due to its goals of restructuring international financial frameworksand reducing reliance on the dollar.
“The consultation with relevant stakeholders is ongoing for Pakistan’sinclusion in BRICS,” said the Foreign Minister.
Furthermore, concerns were raised during the session by Indian senatorsregarding a possible veto from India regarding Pakistan’s inclusion inBRICS.
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“The inclusion in BRICS will allow Pakistan to represent itself on animportant international forum,” assured the Foreign Minister.
He expressed confidence that seeking such a veto within any member groupjeopardizes its own standing and affirmed Pakistan’s commitment to notbeing involved in any bloc’s politics, whose aim is to maintain positiverelations with all nations.
Answering questions about Pakistan’s relations with the United States, theForeign Minister shed light on the global repercussions of conflicts suchas Russia and Ukraine.
