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Introduction to International Relations | Syeda Laraib Gilani # 01
MA’AM
KINZA
CHOUDARY
FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN
FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48)
MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01
Contents:
 1 Foreign policy of Pakistan
o 1.1 Historical overview
o 1.2 Major alliances
o 1.3 Major rivalries
 2 International organization
 3 Relations by country
o 3.1 Asia
o 3.4 Europe
o 3.5 Americas
o 3.6 Oceania
o 3.7 International organizations
 4 Pakistan and the Commonwealth of Nations
Foreign policy of Pakistan:
The foreign policy of Pakistan sets out in the way it interacts with foreign nations and to
determine its standard of interactions for its organizations, corporations and individual citizens.
Backed by the semi-agricultural and semi-industrialized economy, Pakistan is the 47th largest
(nominal GDP) and 27th largest (purchasing power) economic power in the world, with a
defense budget of $5.60 billion, which accounts for approximately ~0.28% of global military
spending. The Foreign Minister of Pakistan is the official charged with state-to-state diplomacy,
although the Prime minister maintains an ultimate authority over foreign policy. The state
foreign policy includes defining the national interest, as well as the economic interest and
strategies chosen both to safeguard that and to achieve its policy goals. Following the general
election held on May 2013, Tariq Fatimi and NSA Sartaj Aziz are designated as advisers to the
Prime Minister on foreign and strategic policies.
FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48)
MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01
Pakistan is the second largest Muslim country in terms of population (after Indonesia), and its
status as a declared nuclear power, being the only Islamic nation to have that status, plays a part
in its international role.
Pakistan has a fiercely independent foreign policy, especially when it comes to issues such as
development of nuclear weapons, construction of nuclear reactors, foreign military purchases
and other issues that are vital to its national interests. Pakistan has a strategic geo-political
location at the corridor of world major maritime oil supply lines, and has close proximity to the
resource and oil rich central Asian countries. Pakistan is an important member of the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), is ranked by the US as a major non-NATO ally
in the war against terrorism, and has a highly disciplined and professional military.
Historical overview:
Since its independence in 1947, Pakistan's foreign policy has encompassed difficult relations
with the neighboring Soviet Union (USSR) who maintained a close military and ideological
interaction with the neighboring countries such as Afghanistan (in the West) and India (in East)
as well as East Pakistan. During most of 1947–1991, the USSR support was given to India;
especially on the core-issue of Kashmir, over which it has fought three wars.[5]
During the
1960s, Pakistan's relations with East Pakistan and the neighboring Afghanistan have also been
extremely difficult due to the two latter's contest over the Durand Line. The foreign relations
with Iran, Saudi Arabia and China remains extremely important and based on the extensive
cooperation in national security and economical interests in the Persian Gulf and wide-ranging
bilateral relations with the United States and other Western countries. With the growing
influence of USSR in the region, Pakistan cemented close security relations with China in Asia
and Poland in Europe during most of the Cold War. While Pakistan has had "on-off relations"
with the United States, Pakistan assisted President Nixon reproach with China and other East
Asian countries.
In 1947, Jinnah clearly described the principles and objectives of Pakistan's foreign policy in a
broadcast message. The Objectives of Foreign Policy of Pakistan:
“
The foundation of our foreign policy is friendship with all nations across the globe.
”
—Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Founder of Pakistan,
Majoralliances:
In 1951, Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan paid a historical and friendly state visit to the
United States, and held meetings with President Harry Truman and the American military
officials for the purpose of the military aid. Ideologically, Prime Minister Ali Khan was
FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48)
MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01
opposed to the communism; his government was also struggling with the issues concerning the
matters of uplifting the national economy and protecting interests of national security. In
1954–56, the United States and Pakistan signed the Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement
which saw the
dispatching of the Military Assistance Advisory Group to provide military training to the
Pakistan Armed Forces in 1955–56.
In 1955, Pakistan joined the CENTO and the SEATO alliances in 1956. In 1971, Pakistan
withdrew itself from these two alliances in a vision of exercising the independent foreign policy.
In 1974, Pakistan became a critical entity in the militarization of the OIC and has historically
maintained brotherly and friendly relations with all the Arab and Muslim countries under the
banner of OIC. In 2004, Pakistan became the Major non-NATO ally of the United States.
Majorrivalries:
Since 1947, Pakistan's relations have been difficult with regional neighbors, India and
Afghanistan over the geopolitical issues. In fact, India and Pakistan have fought three
conventional wars throughout the 20th century over the issue of Kashmir. The continuing
dispute over the status of Kashmir inflames opinions in both nations and makes friendly relations
difficult. In the 1960s, the problems over the Durand Line escalated with Afghanistan, which
led to open hostilities in the 1970s.
International organization:
Pakistan is an active member of the United Nations. It was a member of the CENTO and
SEATO military alliances. Its alliance with the United States was especially close after the
Soviets invaded the neighboring country of Afghanistan. In 1964, Pakistan signed the Regional
Cooperation for Development (RCD) Pact with Turkey and Iran, when all three countries were
closely allied with the U.S., and as neighbors of the Soviet Union, wary of perceived Soviet
expansionism. To this day, Pakistan has a close relationship with Turkey. RCD became defunct
after the Iranian Revolution, and a Pakistani-Turkish initiative led to the founding of the
Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in 1985.
Pakistan is the leading member of the Coffee Club to oppose Indian membership in the United
Nations Security Council.
FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48)
MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01
Relations by country:
Asia
Country
Formal
relations
began
Notes
Iran
14/Aug/1947
Teheran and Islamabad have a somewhat simple
relationship. Although both the countries have been at odds
at some issues including border clashes and supported rival
entities during the Afghan civil war, there is a consensus
within both the countries to develop close and steady
relations over the span of time. Pakistan has an embassy in
Iran's capital Teheran and consulates-general in Mashhad
and Zahidan. Iran has an embassy in Pakistan's capital
Islamabad, supported by many consulates-general and
cultural centers in many major cities including Karachi,
Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Multan.
Iraq
Iraq and Pakistan have had close, friendly, and cooperative
relations since the latter is independence in 1947. Issues such
as Iraqi support for Pakistan in its 1971 war with India
(which Iraq also has excellent relations with), and Pakistani
support for Iraq against Iran in the Iran-Iraq War have
forged relations between the two.
FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48)
MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01
Israel
No formal
diplomatic
relations
There are no Israel–Pakistan relations because of religious
conflicts.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan–Pakistan relations refer to the bilateral
relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Both being-
neighboring states, relations between the two began in
August 1947 after Pakistan became independent. Pakistan
and Afghanistan have been described by former Afghan
President Hamid Karzai as "inseparable brothers", which is
due to the historical, religious, and ethnolinguistical
connections between the Pashtun people and other ethnic
groups of both countries, as well as trade and other ties. Both
neighbouring states are Islamic republics, part of the South
Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and
designated by the United States as major non-NATO allies
People’s
Republic of
China
1951
Diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the People's
Republic of China (PRC) were established on 21 May 1951,
shortly after the retreat of the Republic Of China in 1949.
While initially ambivalent towards the idea of a Communist
country on its borders, Pakistan hoped that the PRC would
serve as a counterweight to Indian influence. India had
recognized the PRC a year before and Indian Prime Minister
Nehru hoped for closer relations between India and the PRC.
However, with escalating border tensions leading to the 1962
Sino-Indian war, the PRC and Pakistan formed an alliance.
One year after the PRCs border war with India, Pakistan
ceded the Trans-Karakoram Tract to the PRC in order to
convince the PRC Authorities to be friendly towards
Pakistan.
FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48)
MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01
India
Relations between India and Pakistan have been strained by
a number of historical and political issues, and are defined
by the violent partition of British India in 1947, the Kashmir
dispute and the numerous military conflicts fought between
the two nations. Consequently, even though the two South
Asian nations share historic, cultural, geographic, and
economic links, their relationship has been plagued by
hostility and suspicion.
India and Pakistan have fought in numerous armed conflicts
since their independence. There are three major wars that
have taken place between the two states, namely in 1947,
1965 and the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. In
addition to this were the unofficial Kargil War and some
border skirmishes.
Both India and Pakistan are member states of the
Commonwealth of Nations.
Russia
1948
Relations between these two countries have been strained in
the past, because of Pakistan's close ties to America and its
support for the Afghan rebels during the invasion by the
USSR.
United
Kingdom
Pakistan has been a member of the Commonwealth of
Nations since independence in 1947. It was not a member of
the British Commonwealth from 1972 until 1989, because of
the Commonwealth's recognition of Bangladesh. It was
readmitted to full membership of the Commonwealth in
October 1989. It was suspended with the overthrow of the
democratically elected government in 1999. Its full
membership has been reinstated with the backing of the
United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for
Pakistan's support in the War on Terrorism. Pakistan
maintains diplomatic relations with all Commonwealth
countries even though it does not have its own High
Commission in each capital. The U.K. also has the biggest
Pakistani community outside of Pakistan.
FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48)
MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01
United States of
America
20/Oct/1947
United States–Pakistan relations refers to
the international, historical, and cultural bilateral
relationship between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and
the United States of America. On 20 October 1947, two
months and six days after independence from Great Britain,
the United States established relations with Pakistan, making
it amongst the first nations to establish relations with the
new state. Pakistan allied itself with the U.S. during the Cold
war era against the USSR, and was an integral in the anti-
Soviet CENTO and SEATO.
International organizations
Organization Membership Notes
Arab League
Non-member Pakistan has signed a Moue with the Arab League, and
has shown interest to be granted observer status. Pakistan
has also lobbied for greater representation of the Arab
League in the United Nation Security Council.
ASEAN Non-member FESEA report on Pakistan and ASEAN: Constraints and
Opportunities
European Union
Non-member Pakistan is not a member of European Union as it is
present in Continent ASIA.
IMF Pakistan is a full member of IMF, and has received several
monetary assistance from IMF. IMF also maintains a
Resident Representative Office in Pakistan.
Economic
Cooperation
1985 Pakistan, Turkey, Iran are the founding members of
(ECO)
FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48)
MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01
Organization Membership Notes
Organization
NATO
Non-member Pakistan is a major non-NATO ally against the war
against terrorism.
OIC
1969 Pakistan is the part of the Organization of Islamic
Cooperation.
SAARC 1985 Pakistan is one of the founding members of SAARC.
SCO Observer
status
Pakistan has shown strong interest to be a full member of
Shanghai Cooperation Organization
United Nations
30/Sept/1947 Pakistan is also a part of UNO and has played many roles
and got solution of many of its problems.
Pakistan and the Commonwealth of Nations:
Pakistan was a member of the Commonwealth from 1947 to 1956 under the name 'Dominion of
Pakistan'.
From 1956 to 1972, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was a Commonwealth republic, when it
was withdrawn in protest at the Commonwealth's support of East Pakistan's secession and
Bangladesh's independence.
In 1989, Pakistan regained its status as a Commonwealth republic, which remains the case,
despite Pakistan's suspension from the Commonwealth of Nations between 1999 and 2008.
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  • 1. 2/13/2015 Introduction to International Relations | Syeda Laraib Gilani # 01 MA’AM KINZA CHOUDARY FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN
  • 2. FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48) MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01 Contents:  1 Foreign policy of Pakistan o 1.1 Historical overview o 1.2 Major alliances o 1.3 Major rivalries  2 International organization  3 Relations by country o 3.1 Asia o 3.4 Europe o 3.5 Americas o 3.6 Oceania o 3.7 International organizations  4 Pakistan and the Commonwealth of Nations Foreign policy of Pakistan: The foreign policy of Pakistan sets out in the way it interacts with foreign nations and to determine its standard of interactions for its organizations, corporations and individual citizens. Backed by the semi-agricultural and semi-industrialized economy, Pakistan is the 47th largest (nominal GDP) and 27th largest (purchasing power) economic power in the world, with a defense budget of $5.60 billion, which accounts for approximately ~0.28% of global military spending. The Foreign Minister of Pakistan is the official charged with state-to-state diplomacy, although the Prime minister maintains an ultimate authority over foreign policy. The state foreign policy includes defining the national interest, as well as the economic interest and strategies chosen both to safeguard that and to achieve its policy goals. Following the general election held on May 2013, Tariq Fatimi and NSA Sartaj Aziz are designated as advisers to the Prime Minister on foreign and strategic policies.
  • 3. FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48) MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01 Pakistan is the second largest Muslim country in terms of population (after Indonesia), and its status as a declared nuclear power, being the only Islamic nation to have that status, plays a part in its international role. Pakistan has a fiercely independent foreign policy, especially when it comes to issues such as development of nuclear weapons, construction of nuclear reactors, foreign military purchases and other issues that are vital to its national interests. Pakistan has a strategic geo-political location at the corridor of world major maritime oil supply lines, and has close proximity to the resource and oil rich central Asian countries. Pakistan is an important member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), is ranked by the US as a major non-NATO ally in the war against terrorism, and has a highly disciplined and professional military. Historical overview: Since its independence in 1947, Pakistan's foreign policy has encompassed difficult relations with the neighboring Soviet Union (USSR) who maintained a close military and ideological interaction with the neighboring countries such as Afghanistan (in the West) and India (in East) as well as East Pakistan. During most of 1947–1991, the USSR support was given to India; especially on the core-issue of Kashmir, over which it has fought three wars.[5] During the 1960s, Pakistan's relations with East Pakistan and the neighboring Afghanistan have also been extremely difficult due to the two latter's contest over the Durand Line. The foreign relations with Iran, Saudi Arabia and China remains extremely important and based on the extensive cooperation in national security and economical interests in the Persian Gulf and wide-ranging bilateral relations with the United States and other Western countries. With the growing influence of USSR in the region, Pakistan cemented close security relations with China in Asia and Poland in Europe during most of the Cold War. While Pakistan has had "on-off relations" with the United States, Pakistan assisted President Nixon reproach with China and other East Asian countries. In 1947, Jinnah clearly described the principles and objectives of Pakistan's foreign policy in a broadcast message. The Objectives of Foreign Policy of Pakistan: “ The foundation of our foreign policy is friendship with all nations across the globe. ” —Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Founder of Pakistan, Majoralliances: In 1951, Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan paid a historical and friendly state visit to the United States, and held meetings with President Harry Truman and the American military officials for the purpose of the military aid. Ideologically, Prime Minister Ali Khan was
  • 4. FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48) MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01 opposed to the communism; his government was also struggling with the issues concerning the matters of uplifting the national economy and protecting interests of national security. In 1954–56, the United States and Pakistan signed the Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement which saw the dispatching of the Military Assistance Advisory Group to provide military training to the Pakistan Armed Forces in 1955–56. In 1955, Pakistan joined the CENTO and the SEATO alliances in 1956. In 1971, Pakistan withdrew itself from these two alliances in a vision of exercising the independent foreign policy. In 1974, Pakistan became a critical entity in the militarization of the OIC and has historically maintained brotherly and friendly relations with all the Arab and Muslim countries under the banner of OIC. In 2004, Pakistan became the Major non-NATO ally of the United States. Majorrivalries: Since 1947, Pakistan's relations have been difficult with regional neighbors, India and Afghanistan over the geopolitical issues. In fact, India and Pakistan have fought three conventional wars throughout the 20th century over the issue of Kashmir. The continuing dispute over the status of Kashmir inflames opinions in both nations and makes friendly relations difficult. In the 1960s, the problems over the Durand Line escalated with Afghanistan, which led to open hostilities in the 1970s. International organization: Pakistan is an active member of the United Nations. It was a member of the CENTO and SEATO military alliances. Its alliance with the United States was especially close after the Soviets invaded the neighboring country of Afghanistan. In 1964, Pakistan signed the Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) Pact with Turkey and Iran, when all three countries were closely allied with the U.S., and as neighbors of the Soviet Union, wary of perceived Soviet expansionism. To this day, Pakistan has a close relationship with Turkey. RCD became defunct after the Iranian Revolution, and a Pakistani-Turkish initiative led to the founding of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in 1985. Pakistan is the leading member of the Coffee Club to oppose Indian membership in the United Nations Security Council.
  • 5. FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48) MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01 Relations by country: Asia Country Formal relations began Notes Iran 14/Aug/1947 Teheran and Islamabad have a somewhat simple relationship. Although both the countries have been at odds at some issues including border clashes and supported rival entities during the Afghan civil war, there is a consensus within both the countries to develop close and steady relations over the span of time. Pakistan has an embassy in Iran's capital Teheran and consulates-general in Mashhad and Zahidan. Iran has an embassy in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, supported by many consulates-general and cultural centers in many major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Multan. Iraq Iraq and Pakistan have had close, friendly, and cooperative relations since the latter is independence in 1947. Issues such as Iraqi support for Pakistan in its 1971 war with India (which Iraq also has excellent relations with), and Pakistani support for Iraq against Iran in the Iran-Iraq War have forged relations between the two.
  • 6. FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48) MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01 Israel No formal diplomatic relations There are no Israel–Pakistan relations because of religious conflicts. Afghanistan Afghanistan–Pakistan relations refer to the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Both being- neighboring states, relations between the two began in August 1947 after Pakistan became independent. Pakistan and Afghanistan have been described by former Afghan President Hamid Karzai as "inseparable brothers", which is due to the historical, religious, and ethnolinguistical connections between the Pashtun people and other ethnic groups of both countries, as well as trade and other ties. Both neighbouring states are Islamic republics, part of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and designated by the United States as major non-NATO allies People’s Republic of China 1951 Diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the People's Republic of China (PRC) were established on 21 May 1951, shortly after the retreat of the Republic Of China in 1949. While initially ambivalent towards the idea of a Communist country on its borders, Pakistan hoped that the PRC would serve as a counterweight to Indian influence. India had recognized the PRC a year before and Indian Prime Minister Nehru hoped for closer relations between India and the PRC. However, with escalating border tensions leading to the 1962 Sino-Indian war, the PRC and Pakistan formed an alliance. One year after the PRCs border war with India, Pakistan ceded the Trans-Karakoram Tract to the PRC in order to convince the PRC Authorities to be friendly towards Pakistan.
  • 7. FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48) MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01 India Relations between India and Pakistan have been strained by a number of historical and political issues, and are defined by the violent partition of British India in 1947, the Kashmir dispute and the numerous military conflicts fought between the two nations. Consequently, even though the two South Asian nations share historic, cultural, geographic, and economic links, their relationship has been plagued by hostility and suspicion. India and Pakistan have fought in numerous armed conflicts since their independence. There are three major wars that have taken place between the two states, namely in 1947, 1965 and the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. In addition to this were the unofficial Kargil War and some border skirmishes. Both India and Pakistan are member states of the Commonwealth of Nations. Russia 1948 Relations between these two countries have been strained in the past, because of Pakistan's close ties to America and its support for the Afghan rebels during the invasion by the USSR. United Kingdom Pakistan has been a member of the Commonwealth of Nations since independence in 1947. It was not a member of the British Commonwealth from 1972 until 1989, because of the Commonwealth's recognition of Bangladesh. It was readmitted to full membership of the Commonwealth in October 1989. It was suspended with the overthrow of the democratically elected government in 1999. Its full membership has been reinstated with the backing of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for Pakistan's support in the War on Terrorism. Pakistan maintains diplomatic relations with all Commonwealth countries even though it does not have its own High Commission in each capital. The U.K. also has the biggest Pakistani community outside of Pakistan.
  • 8. FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48) MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01 United States of America 20/Oct/1947 United States–Pakistan relations refers to the international, historical, and cultural bilateral relationship between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the United States of America. On 20 October 1947, two months and six days after independence from Great Britain, the United States established relations with Pakistan, making it amongst the first nations to establish relations with the new state. Pakistan allied itself with the U.S. during the Cold war era against the USSR, and was an integral in the anti- Soviet CENTO and SEATO. International organizations Organization Membership Notes Arab League Non-member Pakistan has signed a Moue with the Arab League, and has shown interest to be granted observer status. Pakistan has also lobbied for greater representation of the Arab League in the United Nation Security Council. ASEAN Non-member FESEA report on Pakistan and ASEAN: Constraints and Opportunities European Union Non-member Pakistan is not a member of European Union as it is present in Continent ASIA. IMF Pakistan is a full member of IMF, and has received several monetary assistance from IMF. IMF also maintains a Resident Representative Office in Pakistan. Economic Cooperation 1985 Pakistan, Turkey, Iran are the founding members of (ECO)
  • 9. FOREIGN POLICY OF PAKISTAN (1947-48) MA’AMKINZA CHOUDARY | ROLL#01 Organization Membership Notes Organization NATO Non-member Pakistan is a major non-NATO ally against the war against terrorism. OIC 1969 Pakistan is the part of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. SAARC 1985 Pakistan is one of the founding members of SAARC. SCO Observer status Pakistan has shown strong interest to be a full member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization United Nations 30/Sept/1947 Pakistan is also a part of UNO and has played many roles and got solution of many of its problems. Pakistan and the Commonwealth of Nations: Pakistan was a member of the Commonwealth from 1947 to 1956 under the name 'Dominion of Pakistan'. From 1956 to 1972, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was a Commonwealth republic, when it was withdrawn in protest at the Commonwealth's support of East Pakistan's secession and Bangladesh's independence. In 1989, Pakistan regained its status as a Commonwealth republic, which remains the case, despite Pakistan's suspension from the Commonwealth of Nations between 1999 and 2008. . .