Afghan Consul General flouts diplomatic norms, experts urge Govt to declare him persona no grata
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Afghan Consulate General, who was invited by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to attend Rahmatul Alamin conference in Peshawar, has committed serious diplomatic violations, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to details, Afghan Consul General Muhibullah Shakir remained seated during Pakistan’s national anthem which is against diplomatic protocol.
According to security and diplomatic protocol experts, by not respecting the national anthem, Afghan Council General Mohibullah Shakir gave the impression that he has no respect for Pakistan and the Pakistani nation.
The experts say this is unusual and completely contrary to diplomatic etiquettes, adding that in a civilized society such incivility is not allowed.
The experts have demanded of the government to declared him persona no grata and sent back home.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, which invited the Afghan Consul General, should also be questioned why it invited such diplomats in a ceremony if he does not care about Pakistan's honor and diplomatic etiquettes.
The Foreign Office should take notice of the incident and issue a demarche for violation of diplomatic norms, experts said.