A joint peace declaration has been issued by a group of selected religious scholars (ulema) from Pakistan and Afghanistan, aimed at promoting religious harmony, peace, and mutual trust in the region.
The scholars emphasized that establishing peace, stability, and brotherhood in the region is in the interest of not only both countries but the entire region. But an irony of the fact is that they took for granted the key securty concer,triggring distrust and tensions.
The scholars were required to be realistic enough to highlight Pakistan’s concern regaring cross boarder terrorism from Afghanistan.
According to the details, the declaration states that Pakistan and Afghanistan share long-standing political, religious, and geographical ties, and the people of both countries are connected through a common religion, culture, and historical relationship.
The scholars emphasized that establishing peace, stability, and brotherhood in the region is in the interest of not only both countries but the entire region.
The declaration further states that in the current circumstances, it is essential to resolve misunderstandings between the two countries, promote mutual trust, and take serious steps toward addressing shared issues. The scholars stated that Islam teaches peace, brotherhood, and justice; therefore, both scholars and the public must promote these values and avoid any form of unrest or discord.
It also noted that strengthening relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan requires encouraging dialogue, cooperation, and coordination to ensure lasting peace in the region. The scholars agreed that differences should be resolved through peaceful means and that steps harming mutual relations should be avoided. The people and leadership of both countries are urged to demonstrate patience, tolerance, and wisdom.
Observers have described the declaration as “incomplete,” stating that certain important regional concerns and security-related issues were not addressed and that without curbing the basic issue peace efforts will be futile.
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