Message of Foreign Minister on World Refugee Day
Pakistan is proud of its historic role and contribution in shaping the normative and legal regime for protection of refugees.
From the Burmese refugees in the 70s, and Bosnian refugees in early 90s, Pakistan has always a generous host to people seeking safety, shelter and protection, irrespective of ethnicity, creed or religion.
2019 marks 40 years of presence of millions of Afghan refugees in Pakistan. By opening our home and hearts, the people of Pakistan have demonstrated exemplary hospitality towards their Afghan sisters and brothers.
Our resources may have been modest, yet we have always endeavoured to uphold the values of compassion, generosity and hospitality.
These values find expression in the opportunities provided by Pakistan social mobility, employment, access to health and education for Afghan and other refugees. The decision announced by the Government to allow registered Afghan refugees to open bank accounts in Pakistan is another reflection of these values.
Pakistan commends the work of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the face of growing refugees, dwindling resources and rising intolerance against refugees.
On this important occasion, Pakistan reaffirms faithful adherence by all to the principle of international responsibility and burden sharing when it come to protecting the refugees.
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