Pakistan, Azerbaijan reject linking of terrorism with Islam
'Pakistan Times' Federal Bureau
ISLAMABAD: Terming Islam a religion of peace and tolerance, Pakistan and Azerbaijan on Friday rejected linking terrorism and extremism with Muslims.
This was stated by Deputy Chairman Senate Jan Muhammad Jamali, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman of Azerbaijan-Pakistan Parliamentary Working Group Elder Ibrahimov at a joint press conference.
They said that "terrorism and extremism have no religion and should not be linked with any religion.Pakistan and Azerbaijan are against foreign occupation and aggression and call for solution of all outstanding issues like Nagorno-Karabakh,Palestine and Kashmir through talks.
Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed said that talks with the Azeri delegation were held for promotion of exchange of parliamentary delegations which will help promote democratic traditions in both the countries.
He said that Pakistan Parliamentary Committee members on Foreign Affairs will visit Azerbaijan in July next. He said both the countries have agreed to increase their economic cooperation especially in the energy sector.
Mushahid said that Pakistan and Azerbaijan welcome Pope Benedict's visit to a mosque in Turkey which will help promote inter-faith harmony in the world.
He further said that Pakistan is desirous of friendly relations with all the neighbouring countries.
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