International reaction to the 2007 Pakistani state of emergency

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This entry lists international reaction to the 2007 Pakistani state of emergency.

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Asia

  • Flag of Afghanistan Afghanistan: Foreign ministry spokesman Sultan Ahmad Baheen said, "Security and stability in Pakistan directly affect the situation in Afghanistan and vice versa...We are following the situation in Pakistan with concern and very seriously. We want stability and peace in our neighbouring country."[1]
  • Flag of Bangladesh Bangladesh: Bangladesh Interim Foreign Minister Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury said, "As a friendly country, Bangladesh is observing the developments in Pakistan very closely. We view those events as their internal matter" "However, we hope that (it does) not lead to any kind of instability" [2]
  • Template:Country data PRC People's Republic of China: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao has issued the following statement: "We are concerned about the situation in Pakistan, and believe the Pakistani government and people are capable of solving their problems"[3]
  • Flag of India India: The Indian Government, through the External Affairs Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna has released the following statement: "We regret the difficult times that Pakistan is passing through...We trust that conditions of normalcy will soon return permitting Pakistan's transition to stability and democracy to continue"[4] Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and briefed him about the situation.[5] There were concerns that certain "Jihadi elements" might sneak into neighboring India to escape the crackdown in Pakistan. India responded to these concerns by increasing vigilance at the International Border and line of control.[6]

Europe

  • Flag of France France: The French Foreign Ministry asked Musharraf to begin a political dialogue and maintain the rule of law.[1]
  • Template:Country data Norway Norway: Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has in a press release expressed concern over the situation in Pakistan. The fact that the state of emergency directly infringes on the independence of the judiciary and the media is particularly regrettable, according to the minister. He states that Norway, in cooperation with other countries will work towards making it possible for Pakistan to hold Parliamentary elections as planned. Pakistan is facing big challenges both within its own borders and in a region marked by instability. This makes it all the more important than Pakistan achieves legitimate and stable governance, says Støre.[7]
  • Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom: David Miliband, Foreign Secretary, expressed concern over the situation and said it was vital that Pakistan "abides by the commitment to hold free and fair elections on schedule".[8] The United Kingdom had advance knowledge of the declaration of a state of emergency. A Musharraf aid said: "There was pressure from the US and Britain in the beginning. But later on, when the government gave them the detail that elections will be held on time, and the president will take off his uniform, they did not have any objections". A Foreign Office official insisted "no consent was implied or given".[9]

North America

  • Flag of Canada Canada: Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Bernier said "These measures undermine democratic development, judicial independence and the possibility of free and fair elections to which the people of Pakistan are entitled." [10]
  • Flag of the United States United States: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said just before the imposition of a state of emergency that "the United States would not be supportive of extra-constitutional means...Pakistan needs to prepare for and hold free and fair elections."[11] After the declaration she said that she was "deeply disturbed." Rice also said to media that "It is in the best interests of Pakistan and the Pakistani people for there to be a prompt return to the constitutional course, for there to be an affirmation that elections will be held for a new parliament and for all parties to act with restraint in what is obviously a very difficult situation." White House National Security Council spokesman Gordon Johndroe called the action "very disappointing" and added that Musharraf "needs to stand by his pledges to have free and fair elections in January and step down as chief of army staff before retaking the presidential oath of office."[12][13] The day before the declaration of emergency Admiral William J. Fallon chief of United States (CENTCOM) was in Pakistan where he met with Musharraf to discuss issues of mutual interest.[14] The United States has no plans to suspend military aid to Pakistan in response to a declaration of emergency by President Pervez Musharraf.[15] Officials say that the United States is unlikely to impose significant sanctions. [16]

Oceania

  • Flag of Australia Australia: Prime Minister John Howard telephoned General Musharraf and called for restraint and a return to democracy. Howard later said "whilst I retain considerable respect and admiration for the strong stance he has taken against terrorism, that Australia could not support in any way any extra-constitutional behaviour, that the rule of law had to prevail. And that I hoped there would be an early return to a more democratic past." [17]

International organizations

Notes

  1. ^ a b "Reactions to Pakistan emergency", Aljazeera, 2007-11-04. Retrieved on 2007-11-04. 
  2. ^ "Pak emergency: Bangladesh terms it 'internal matter', Afghanistan for quick 'normalisation'". 
  3. ^ "China concerned about Pakistan's state of emergency". 
  4. ^ "Based on PTI Reports". 
  5. ^ "India regrets, hopes normalcy would return in Pakistan". 
  6. ^ [1]
  7. ^ Johannessen, Randi. "Arresterer politikere og aktivister (Arresting politicians and activists)", Aftenposten, November 4, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-11-04. (in Norwegian) 
  8. ^ "Musharraf court ruling 'delayed'". BBC News (2007-11-01). Retrieved on 2007-11-03.
  9. ^ http://www.guardian.co.uk/frontpage/story/0,,2205389,00.html
  10. ^ ">"Ottawa condemns Musharraf's military rule". Sympatico MSN (2007-11-03). Retrieved on 2007-11-03.
  11. ^ "Musharraf invokes emergency rule". Reuters (2007-11-03). Retrieved on 2007-11-03.
  12. ^ "U.S. disappointed as Musharraf sets emergency rule". Reuters (2007-11-03). Retrieved on 2007-11-03.
  13. ^ "Musharraf tries to stifle outcry over emergency rulee". Reuters (2007-11-04). Retrieved on 2007-11-04.
  14. ^ http://story.malaysiasun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/303b19022816233b/id/296593/cs/1/
  15. ^ "No US plans to suspend military aid to Pakistan: Pentagon". AFP (2007-11-04). Retrieved on 2007-11-04.
  16. ^ http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/la-fg-uspak4nov04,0,3221851.story
  17. ^ "PM calls for restraint in Pakistan", Australian Associated Press, 2007-05-11. 
  18. ^ "World leaders condemn state of emergency in Pakistan". The Associated Press (2007-11-03). Retrieved on 2007-11-03.


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