Monday, August 15, 2011

Canada welcomes inaugural National Minorities day in Pakistan

“We are reminded that, tragically, Federal Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti and Governor of Punjab province Salman Taseer, both strong public advocates for tolerance and moderation in Pakistan, were assassinated earlier this year.

Ahmadiyya Times | News Watch | US Desk
Source/Credit: Associated Press of Pakistan
By APP | August 12, 2011

ISLAMABAD,Aug 12 (APP):Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister, John Baird has welcomed the inaugural National Minorities Day in Pakistan and appreciated efforts by Pakistan to protect human rights, including religious freedoms, and to advocate interfaith tolerance and understanding.The Canadian High Commission here Friday issued a statement of Minister Baird about the first-ever National Minorities Day in Pakistan.Freedom of speech and religious assembly are integral elements of democratic societies and key ingredients for prosperity and security, he said.

In order for societies to succeed, extremists cannot be allowed to intimidate minorities through violence.

“We are reminded that, tragically, Federal Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti and Governor of Punjab province Salman Taseer, both strong public advocates for tolerance and moderation in Pakistan, were assassinated earlier this year. Canada is hopeful that their legacies will continue to advance the values they championed” he added.

The Canadian Minister said “Canada encourages Pakistan to continue promoting the rights of all minorities,including for individuals belonging to Ahmadiyya and Christian communities.”
The Government of Canada has committed to creating an Office of Religious Freedom to help protect and promote religious minorities around the world.

Canada will continue to pursue a principled foreign policy to advance freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.


-- Canada welcomes inaugural National Minorities day in Pakistan
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