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Commonwealth Gen Sec welcomes developments in Pak
Commonwealth Gen Sec Kamalesh Sharma welcomed adoption by Pakistan`s National Assembly of a pro-democracy resolution.
Reaffirming the Commonwealth`s abiding commitment to constitutional democracy and the rule of law, Sharma recalled that the Commonwealth had historically defended and promoted the democratic rights of the people of Pakistan. "The Commonwealth`s fundamental values and principles include respect for constitutional civilian democratic government, and a commitment to uphold the respective roles and relationships between the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary," Sharma said.
"We welcome and encourage the commitment of Pakistan and
indeed all 54 member governments to the values and principles
which have made the Commonwealth unique and widely respected,
the Secretary-General said.
PTI