DW: China's 'betrayal' - BRICS leaders slam Pakistan-based jihadi groups
The BRICS nations have expressed concern about Pakistan-based militant groups like LeT and the Haqqani Network. It is a diplomatic defeat for Islamabad, which heavily depends on Beijing's support amid a global isolation.
Pakistan's foreign policy in a nutshell: As long as China is backing us, we don't have to worry about the United States or the rest of the world. And that was exactly the official reaction after US President Donald Trump announced his Afghanistan policy last month, criticizing safe havens for Islamist terrorists on Pakistani soil.
While the Islamic country's politicians and government officials refuted Trump's claims that Pakistan was supporting militant groups near its border with Afghanistan, they heaved a sigh of relief when Chinese officials came to their support against Trump.
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WNU Editor: Pakistan did not expect this. They are now denying these claims but this is a huge diplomatic blow .... Pakistan rejects BRICS claims on terror havens (Daily Times). On the flip side .... this is definitely a huge win for India, and it validates what President Trump said last month when he signaled out Pakistan for supporting terror groups.
More News On BRIC Leaders Expressing Their Concerns That Pakistan Is Supporting Militant Groups
Rattled Pakistan Rejects BRICS Declaration, Blames Afghanistan For Providing ‘Safe Havens’ to Terrorists -- India.com
They didn't see this coming: Defense experts on Pak's denial of terror groups -- Business Standard
BRICS: Militant Groups Pose a Threat to Regional Security -- VOA
India Secures Diplomatic Victory as BRICS Condemns Pakistan-Based Terrorists -- Sputnik
BRICS potentially strengthens Trumps hand in tackling Pakistani support of militants -- Huffington POst
Update: Has the Pakistani Foreign Minister just admitted that Pakistan is providing safe havens for militant groups? .... Pakistan has to rein-in terror groups to avoid ‘embarrassment’: FM Khawaja Asif (Hindustan Times). More here from the Pakistani Foreign Minister .... Pakistan needs to act against LeT, JeM to put its 'house in order', says Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif (India TV). Here is a prediction .... this foreign minister may be out of a job in the next few days.
