{"id":7514,"date":"2024-09-01T09:13:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T09:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=7514"},"modified":"2024-09-01T09:14:28","modified_gmt":"2024-09-01T09:14:28","slug":"7514","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=7514","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan-India: Diplomacy vs belligerence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pakistan\u2019s invitation to Indian PM Modi for the upcoming SCO summit has set the stage for a potential diplomatic showdown<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan\u2019s invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting in Islamabad has set the stage for a potential diplomatic showdown. While it is unlikely that Modi will attend the meeting, the invitation itself is a significant gesture, demonstrating Pakistan\u2019s commitment to regional cooperation and multilateralism. The invitation also highlights a stark contrast between Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic approach and India\u2019s increasingly belligerent stance under Modi\u2019s leadership. Pakistan has consistently shown its willingness to engage in dialogue, even in the face of repeated provocations from India. The opening of the Kartarpur Corridor and Pakistan\u2019s participation in SCO meetings hosted by India, such as then-foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari\u2019s visit to Goa last year, are examples of Pakistan\u2019s efforts to keep channels of communication open. These actions reflect Pakistan\u2019s commitment to the SCO Charter and to maintaining peace and stability in the region. However, India\u2019s response has been anything but constructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just a day after Pakistan confirmed that it had formally invited Modi to the SCO meeting, India\u2019s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar categorically declared that \u201cthe era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan is over”, following it up with remarks about the status of Occupied Kashmir. Such statements are not surprising, given that India under Modi has consistently adopted a hawkish stance towards Pakistan. Since Modi\u2019s rise to power, the BJP has leveraged anti-Pakistan rhetoric to bolster its domestic political agenda, often targeting Indian Muslims in the process. The normalization of Indo-Pak relations would undermine this narrative, making it difficult for Modi to sustain his divisive politics. Modi\u2019s aggressive posturing towards Pakistan is not only counterproductive but also detrimental to India\u2019s standing in the region. India\u2019s refusal to engage in meaningful dialogue with Pakistan has alienated its neighbours and weakened its regional influence. In contrast, Pakistan\u2019s approach has been measured and responsible, showcasing its commitment to peace despite India\u2019s provocations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent invitation to Modi is another example of Pakistan extending an olive branch, even as India continues to issue inflammatory statements. Modi\u2019s claim in July that Pakistan is trying to stay relevant through \u201cterrorism\u201d and \u201cproxy war\u201d was rightly dismissed by Pakistan as belligerent and counterproductive. Such rhetoric only serves to escalate tensions and distract from the real issues at hand. While it would be ideal for the two nuclear-armed neighbours to mend their relations, this seems unlikely under Modi\u2019s leadership. His approach is driven by domestic politics rather than a genuine desire for peace. However, India should be cautious of the path it is treading. By alienating its neighbours and refusing to engage in dialogue, India risks isolating itself in the region. If Modi continues on this trajectory, India may find itself increasingly isolated, with fewer allies and diminished influence on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan, on the other hand, has shown that it is the responsible actor in this equation, committed to peace and regional stability. The international community should take note of the stark difference in approaches between the two countries. While Pakistan seeks dialogue and cooperation, India under Modi continues to stoke tensions and undermine the prospects for peace. If there is to be any hope for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing disputes between India and Pakistan, it is clear that the change must come from New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference Link:- https:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/print\/1225868-diplomacy-vs-belligerence<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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