Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani has said that the rise of narrow nationalism in the west based on white racism is disastrous. The 21st century is the Asian century as the region would be the epicenter of economic power in the coming decades; however, Asian leadership would have to take wise decisions to overcome their common challenges.
On the sidelines of the 9th Plenary session of Asian Parliamentary Assembly being held in Siem Reap, Cambodia, the Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani held meetings with Cambodian Prime Minister Mr. Hun Sen, President of Cambodian Senate Mr. Say Chhum, President of the Cambodian National Assembly, Speaker of Turkish Parliament, Speaker of Laos and various speakers of various GCC countries.
The Senate Chairman of Pakistan during these high-level interactions exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and significance, particularly focusing on regional cooperation and making the APA a dynamic platform for raising the voice for a strong Asia.
Mian Rabbani said that the APA provides a good opportunity for resolution of issues and overcoming challenges hampering the progress of Asian region as the rise of narrow nationalism in the west based on white racism is disastrous. He underscored the need for homemade solutions to the problems of the Asian region besides boosting regional cooperation for the prosperity of the people of Asia.
He proposed collective endeavours for peace, stability, and the social and economic prosperity of the Asian continent. During the meetings strongly criticized the double standards of the west and pointed out that Asian leadership has to search solutions for the common challenges. He said that destiny of Asia lies in the hands of Asian people and collective wisdom is required to pull the region out of the quagmire and ensure a bright and prosperous future.
The chairman also emphasized the need for enhanced parliamentary linkage between the parliaments of APA countries and said that parliamentary diplomacy can produce better dividends as far as solutions to common challenges were concerned.
Parliamentary heads and delegates of different countries appreciated the chairman’s point of view on regional and global issues and agreed that enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and other APA member countries would usher a new era of development. They also lauded the active role being by the Senate of Pakistan for the creation of an Asian Parliament.
In Tuesday’s session of the APA, Senator Nuzhat Sadiq was also elected as Deputy Chairperson of the forum of APA Women Parliamentarians.
