Freedom of navigation under threat: US withdrawal from global role a significant shift in int’l order: Dastgir
ISLAMABAD: Former Federal Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan said the United States’ withdrawal from its traditional global role is one of the most significant shifts in the international order, warning that the longstanding assurance of freedom of navigation, which is vital to global maritime trade, is under threat. He was speaking at a session, titled: “Shifting Geopolitics: Risks, Resilience and…
Former Federal Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan warned at the "Shifting Geopolitics: Risks, Resilience and Prosperity" session of the 29th Sustainable Development Conference that the US withdrawal from its traditional global role poses a significant shift in the international order. He highlighted the threat to the principle of freedom of navigation, crucial for global maritime trade, and cautioned that future conflicts could disrupt larger waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, the Suez Canal, and the Panama Canal.
Khan emphasized the need for Pakistan to diversify its energy sources and enhance its western border relations, echoing the session's focus on navigating emerging challenges with resilience and strategic foresight.
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