Violation of diplomatic norms
We often hear in the meetings and conferences our politicians and leaders telling people that "we believe in friendship towards all on equal footings and non-interference in each other's internal affairs." But can our leaders stick to their words in the face of pressure from the countries that give us aids and grants? We are flabbergasted at the remarks of EU Ambassador in his press conference on 14 February, 2005 about the crossfire deaths during operation of the elite anti-crime force, Rab. Is it not tantamount to interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign country? Does it not go against all norms and practices of diplomatic ethics?
We are also surprised that our foreign office did not call the ambassador to explain the comments that violated all diplomatic norms. Our lawmakers also remained silent on the issue.
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