Greater cooperation between US, China & Russia will benefit mankind much more than the conflict: PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (SABAH): Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Pakistan does not want to become part of any bloc rather desires trading relations with all the countries to lift the people out of poverty.
In an exclusive interview with a “Russian Television” on the eve of his visit to Moscow, PM Imran Khan pointed out that Pakistan has suffered in the past because of this politics of bloc. He said the last thing we want is the world divided into blocs.
The Prime Minister noted that greater cooperation between the US, China and Russia will benefit mankind much more than the conflict. He hoped for peaceful resolution of Ukraine issue. He reiterated the military conflicts do not solve the problems.
Prime Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan wants to strengthen bilateral relations with Russia and that he looks forward to his Moscow visit.
He pointed out that Pakistan is a gas deficient country. He said our North South Gas pipeline has suffered a delay because of the US sanctions on the Russian company we were negotiating for the construction of the pipeline.
He said the lifting of sanctions on Iran will also help Pakistan get the cheapest gas from the neighboring country.
When asked about relations with India, the Prime Minister said his government immediately reached out to India after coming to power in order to resolve the outstanding Kashmir dispute. He however regretted that India has been taken over the racist ideology inspired by Nazis.
To a question, the Prime Minister said climate change and illicit flow of money from poor countries to the developed world are the two major challenges faced by the world. He said the western countries should frame laws like they have on terror financing to check the illicit flows.
Meanwhile Prime Minister Imran Khan launched Spring Tree Plantation Drive 2022 in Islamabad on Tuesday on the occasion of World Scout Day.
Addressing the drive launch ceremony, PM Imran Khan said the government’s 10 billion Tree Tsunami program is aimed at protecting our future generations.
The Prime Minister urged the entire nation to actively participate in the tree plantation drive for better future of the next generations. He said every family should grow at least five plants.
He said Pakistan has been blessed with the weather conditions which are suitable for every kind of plant.
He expressed the confidence that the target of planting five hundred and forty million trees for this spring will be achieved.
The Prime Minister said unfortunately, Pakistan is among the ten countries, which are most vulnerable to climate change. He said Pakistan’s policy of combating climate change effects has been widely acknowledged in the world.
Earlier, addressing the ceremony, Special Assistant on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam said under the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Programme, over 1.4 billion trees have so far been planted. He expressed the confidence of achieving the target.
He said Pakistan’s successful model of addressing the climate change challenges has been appreciated in the world, and various countries have expressed interest to replicate it.