{"id":55068,"date":"2025-11-18T20:57:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T20:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=55068"},"modified":"2025-11-18T21:08:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T21:08:49","slug":"nato-is-wrong-in-taking-china-russia-as-enemies-stalin-was-friendly-to-pakistan-ussr-supported-right-of-self-determination-of-kashmiris-unsc-mushahid-hussain-syed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/nato-is-wrong-in-taking-china-russia-as-enemies-stalin-was-friendly-to-pakistan-ussr-supported-right-of-self-determination-of-kashmiris-unsc-mushahid-hussain-syed\/","title":{"rendered":"NATO is Wrong in Taking China , Russia as Enemies ! Stalin Was Friendly to Pakistan ! USSR Supported Right of Self Determination of Kashmiris @ UNSC : Mushahid Hussain Syed"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Report : Tazeen Akhtar | Camera : Raja Ghulam Farid<\/strong><\/p>\n

Senior parliamentarian, former federal minister and the most followed intellectual of Pakistan, Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed has changed the perception of his listeners on Soviet Union USSR from an anti Pakistan \/ Kashmir country to a friendly nation towards Pakistan since its inception and supportive on issue of Kashmir. Most of the Pakistanis take the then USSR and present Russian Federation otherwise in their conversations and thoughts.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mushahid Hussain Syed, while addressing the participants of book launch by The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad on Pakistan\u2013Russia Relations, revealed that Marshal Stalin was positive and friendly towards newly established state of Pakistan. He first invited the then Prime Minister Liaqat Ali Khan to visit Moscow.<\/p>\n

He added to the astonishment of many listeners by sharing , ” On 23 Dec 1952, USSR at UN Security Council in a way supported Kashmir by stating that the fate of Kashmir should be left to the people of Kashmir.”<\/p>\n

Here it is worth mentioning that majority of Pakistanis take USSR and Russia as friend of India more than Pakistan. They also think that Kashmir dispute could not be resolved only because USSR used Veto in favor of India always.<\/p>\n

ISSI through its Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP), hosted the launch ceremony for its new edited book, Pakistan\u2013Russia Relations: A Comprehensive Historical and Strategic Analysis on 18 Nov 2025.<\/p>\n

The event gathered senior diplomats, academics, policymakers and contributors from both countries, reflecting the rising importance of Pakistan\u2013Russia engagement in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed was Chief Guest on the occasion, while Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev joined as Guest of Honour.<\/p>\n

Ambassador of Belarus , Ambassador of Tajikistan, diplomats of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kenya were also present.<\/p>\n

\"\"Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, in his keynote address, enlightened the participants on Pak USSR and Russia relations and his frequent visits to USSR and Russia. He visited USSR and Russia in his capacity as first Editor of the most influential newspaper of the time, The Muslim and later as minister , parliamentarian and now as member of different international organizations.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

He spoke highly about the vision of President Putin on emerging new world order. Mushahid said, President Putin was right in his stance that new world order would be more inclusive and the global south will have more say it it. He mentioned that even the President of the European Commission, Ms <\/span>Ursula von der Leyen admitted in her statment that the Western dominance is diminishing with the time. Thus, he said, 300 years hegemon of the West is about to come to end.<\/p>\n

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Mushahid Hussain criticized NATO as playing negative role in Europe by initiating a cold war like situation in the West. He said, NATO takes China and Russia as enemies that is wrong policy. Both countries are peaceful.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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He acknowledged Russia\u2019s principled position at the UN Security Council on Palestine, noting that it reflects Moscow\u2019s broader commitment to a fairer and more equitable global order. Offering a historical perspective on Pakistan-Russia relations, he challenged common misconceptions by recalling early Soviet goodwill toward Pakistan, including the 1949 invitation to Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan, support for Kashmir\u2019s self-determination in 1952, and the Soviet offer to build a steel mill in the 1960s.<\/p>\n

He noted that despite Cold War-era divergences, Pakistan\u2013Russia relations have repeatedly revived\u2014from President Ayub Khan\u2019s landmark visit to Moscow in 1965 to renewed engagement after the Soviet period.<\/p>\n

Drawing on his long association with Russia, Senator Mushahid stressed that today\u2019s rapidly transforming international system\u2014marked by \u2018declining Western dominance\u2019 and the rise of the \u2018Global South\u2019\u2014offers unprecedented opportunities for deeper cooperation.<\/p>\n

He stated that there are no fundamental conflicts of interest between Islamabad and Moscow,<\/strong> <\/em>and urged that education, culture, energy and connectivity should anchor the next phase of ties. He endorsed the proposal for a dedicated Eurasian Connectivity Forum in Pakistan, emphasising that a connected Eurasia\u2014Russia, China, Central Asia, Iran, Turkey and others\u2014will be a key pillar of the emerging multipolar order.<\/p>\n

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DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood<\/strong>, in his introductory remarks, highlighted that Pakistan\u2013Russia relations have undergone a significant evolution over the past 75 years transitioning from Cold War divergence to growing convergence across diplomatic, economic and strategic domains.<\/p>\n

He recalled that despite early geopolitical constraints, the relationship never fully broke down, as demonstrated by Soviet support for Pakistan\u2019s industrialisation, energy projects, and mediation efforts such as the Tashkent Declaration.<\/p>\n

He emphasised that recent years have seen a meaningful recalibration. High-level exchanges sustained diplomatic engagement, and cooperation in fields such as counterterrorism, defence dialogue, energy, agriculture, and parliamentary contacts all mark a new phase of mutual understanding.<\/p>\n

He underlined that Pakistan recognises Russia\u2019s important role and place within a changing international order and regards the relationship as part of its broader commitment to balanced ties with all major powers. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood paid tribute to the contributing authors and described the book as a precious contribution to the partnership that continues to evolve to the mutual benefit of the two nations.<\/p>\n

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Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi,<\/strong> Pakistan\u2019s Ambassador to the Russian Federation,in a video message, underlined the significant progress made over the last 30 years. He noted that bilateral trade had reached USD 1 billion before banking and sanctions-related disruptions, and reaffirmed continued defence cooperation, convergence on Afghanistan, and expanding cultural interest between the two societies. He called for stronger academic partnerships and greater facilitation for students, scholars and artists from both countries.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Albert P. Khorev,<\/strong> delivering the guest of honor address, commended ISSI for producing a timely and comprehensive volume at a moment when bilateral ties are steadily strengthening. He described the book as a \u201clandmark achievement.\u201d<\/p>\n

He stated that despite global challenges and \u2018illegal Western sanctions,\u2019 cooperation between Pakistan and Russia has broadened across energy, trade, counterterrorism, security coordination, humanitarian exchanges and parliamentary diplomacy.<\/p>\n

He appreciated Pakistan\u2019s \u2018balanced and friendly neutrality\u2019 on major global issues, including the Ukraine conflict,<\/strong><\/em> despite pressure from external powers. Ambassador Khorev outlined concrete areas of progress: a notable rise in bilateral trade; ongoing discussions on major economic projects such as the reconstruction of Pakistan Steel Mills; and the tripling of Russian government scholarships for Pakistani students.<\/p>\n

He also highlighted the growth of Russian language centres in Pakistan and the deepening of academic and cultural linkages. He emphasised that Russia views Pakistan as a pivotal regional actor at the crossroads of South, Central and West Asia\u2014central to connectivity initiatives, trade corridors and energy projects aligned with President Putin\u2019s \u2018Greater Eurasian Partnership\u2019 vision.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Khorev reiterated Russia\u2019s readiness to support regional stability and welcomed the book for presenting a balanced, fact-based assessment of bilateral relations.<\/p>\n

US has withdrawn India\u2019s strategic cover : Mushahid Hussain Syed @ Report Launch on Post -Pahalfam Scenario by IRS<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n