The UAE Minister is mistaken
The uncalled for tirade by the UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs displays a supreme ignorance of diplomatic norms and sensitivities of international relations. The realisation on the Minister’s part that Arab security ‘from Libya to Yemen’ is the responsibility of none but Arab countries comes, alas, somewhat late in the day. Had it been there fifteen years earlier Iraq, Libya and Syria would not have suffered the devastation caused by fratricidal tendencies in the Arab world. One wishes it had come before President Obama’s rebuff to the habit to call the US for help every time the Arab states faced the consequences of what Obama calls “terrible human rights abuses”. Being still dependent for their security on Washington, the impotent rage caused by Obama’s remarks has been directed wrongly towards Pakistan.
The UAE Minister needs to be reminded that there is nothing vague or contradictory in Pakistan’s stand. The Parliament issued a clear and unambiguous statement after a five-day long debate. Pakistan wants to put an end to the ongoing infighting in Yemen through a peaceful resolution of the crisis. This requires it to play a mediatory role in collaboration with other Muslim countries who are not considered a party to the crisis or the subsequent bombing. For this it has not only to be neutral but also seen to be so by the warring factions in the strife torn country. A Pakistani flag carried by Yemenis demonstrating for peace vindicates the Parliament’s stand. The resolution expresses ‘unequivocal support’ for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and affirms that in case of violation of its territorial integrity or any threat to Haramain Sharifain, Pakistan will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Kingdom and its people. What is vague or contradictory in the stand?
Pakistan being a responsible and civilised country needs to react to the ill-conceived threats of the UAE Minister with dignity and poise. Hopefully this is an irrational reaction from an individual or a single country. Pakistan government should meanwhile go ahead to implement the Parliament’s statement in letter and spirit.
Alienate Pakistan and there will be many long term consequences; one of them will be increasing long term military ties with Iran; also Pakistan will not remain a neutral player in the middle east like it is now.
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This minister from a collection of Bedouin city estates developed this arrogance after they let financial crime proliferate from all over the world. The prevelant culture in these desert lands do not represent anything Muslim. The lifestyle of these overnight oil rich is full of obscenities and vulgarities. They are not men enough to defend themselves.
When was the last time UAE or Saudi Arabia supported Pakistan against India regarding the Kashmir issue. They were always ambiguous regarding their support, they always supported the Indians over the Pakistanis when it came to hiring and giving business. Why don't they ask help from their friend India to fight for them. Golden opportunity to get out the shackles of these illiterate jokers.
Arshad
but do not forget the trillions of dollars business interests of our businessmen corrupt,selfish least Pakistani rulers invested in uea,saudi arabia etc.for them their money trillions of dollars carries the first importance and country last.nation does not trust them at all.should not be our pak army,defense forces were lost a nation since after they undertook zarbe azab,karachi operations etc.
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