Pivotal Blow to Pakistan’s Anti-India Agenda
In a significant diplomatic victory, India has dealt a major blow to Pakistan at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Parliamentary Union meeting held in Jakarta. Pakistan had attempted to push a strong anti-India resolution regarding Kashmir, but its efforts were effectively blocked by Indonesia, Egypt, and Bahrain — all member countries of the OIC. This marks a crucial moment in India’s foreign diplomacy, especially within Islamic nations where Pakistan has long tried to rally opposition against India.
Pakistan’s Kashmir Agenda Falls Flat
Pakistan was pushing for a harsh stance against India on the Kashmir issue during the Jakarta session of the OIC Parliamentary Union. However, Indonesia, Egypt, and Bahrain rejected the proposal, preventing any aggressive or one-sided resolution from being passed. This rejection underscores the waning influence of Pakistan within the Islamic bloc and the growing support for India among key Muslim-majority nations.
While the final statement from the OIC meeting expressed strong views about the situation in Palestine and Gaza, it refrained from harsh criticism of India — a diplomatic setback for Islamabad. Sources confirm that the three countries played a decisive role in undermining Pakistan’s agenda.
Pakistan’s Propaganda vs Ground Reality
Despite Pakistan’s domestic media celebrating a supposed diplomatic success at the Jakarta meeting, the actual outcome was the opposite. Islamabad may be attempting to appease its own citizens with false claims, but the reality remains: its anti-India campaign failed once again, particularly on the Kashmir front.
This latest failure is part of a broader trend — OIC members increasingly refuse to endorse Pakistan’s attempts to isolate India diplomatically.
India’s Growing Ties with OIC Members
This development also reflects India’s strengthening ties with key Islamic nations:
- Indonesia has long supported India’s position on Kashmir and respects India’s territorial integrity. The two nations share a strategic partnership, and Indonesia is currently in talks to acquire BrahMos missiles from India.
- Egypt has focused on deepening its defense, connectivity, and investment ties with India. Both countries have engaged in joint efforts to combat extremism and terrorism.
- Bahrain has witnessed a steady improvement in bilateral relations with India over the past decade, especially in economic and defense cooperation.
Indonesia’s Consistent Support for India
Indonesia, known for its firm stance on national sovereignty due to its own challenges in Papua, has always sided with India on sensitive issues like Kashmir. Earlier this year, Indonesia’s President attended India’s Republic Day as the chief guest and even canceled a scheduled visit to Pakistan — a strong diplomatic signal.
Past Instances of Pakistan’s Setbacks at OIC
This is not the first time Pakistan has faced defeat on the Kashmir issue at the OIC. Following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Pakistan had tried to push a strong anti-India resolution during a session in New York. However, Oman intervened, refusing to use harsh language against India. In response, India accused Pakistan of misleading the OIC and issuing biased, one-sided statements about Kashmir.
Conclusion: Pakistan’s Declining Clout in the Islamic World
Pakistan’s repeated attempts to isolate India in the Muslim world have lost momentum. The solid backing of Indonesia, Egypt, and Bahrain at the latest OIC meeting proves that India’s diplomatic outreach is gaining ground, while Pakistan’s credibility continues to erode.
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