Foreign Policy of Pakistan outlined by Mr. Jinnah: “Our foreign policy is one of friendliness and goodwill towards all the nations of the world. We do not cherish aggressive designs against any country or nation. We believe in the principle of honesty and fair play in national and international dealings and are prepared to make our utmost contribution to the promotion of peace and prosperity among the nations of the world. Pakistan will never be found lacking in extending its material and moral support to the oppressed and suppressed peoples of the world, and in upholding the principles of the United Nations Charter.”
Determinants of Foreign Policy of Pakistan:
- Ideology (Two Nation Theory)
- Geography
- History
- Domestic Policies
- Security (Military Assistance)
- Economy (Financial Assistance / Economic Development / Trade)
- Kashmir Issue
- Religion (Islamic Identity – Good Relations with Muslim countries)
- Sovereignty
- Public Opinion
Principles of Foreign Policy of Pakistan:
- Neutrality
- International Peace & Harmony
- Non-Alignment
- Good relations with Muslim countries
- Peaceful settlement of international conflicts.
- Respecting sovereignty of other states
- Non-interference in internal affairs of other countries
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
- Implementation of UN Charter