Dr. Naseem Baloch, Chairman of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), stated while addressing the 38th Sindh International Conference organised by the World Sindhi Congress that national freedom, democracy, peace and a sustainable future are deeply interconnected for the Baloch and Sindhi nations. Without national freedom, he said, democracy, peace and a sustainable future risk remaining nothing more than appealing words and distant dreams.
Speaking as Chairman of the Baloch National Movement, Dr. Naseem Baloch said he did not feel like a stranger among the people of Sindh. Sindh and Balochistan are not merely neighbouring lands; they share centuries-old human, cultural, economic and political ties. Their borders, cultural heritage, historical experiences and present-day challenges are closely interconnected.
He said that if national freedom could be achieved without clear political struggle, perseverance and sacrifice, millions of people throughout history would not have had to give their lives for it. National freedom is not merely a slogan; it requires a prolonged political struggle, a clear objective and immense sacrifices. He added that the continued exploitation and occupation of Baloch and Sindhi lands threatened not only the identities of these nations but also their future. For both nations, the question of their land is not simply about territory; it concerns their national existence, identity and the survival of future generations.
Dr. Naseem Baloch emphasised that Baloch and Sindhi leaders should respect their respective national identities, political organisations and distinct priorities while pursuing joint initiatives on issues such as human rights, enforced disappearances, political prisoners, natural resources, environmental protection and effective representation at international forums. He stressed that cooperation must be founded on mutual respect and equality rather than emotional slogans. Genuine unity, he said, means that both nations stand alongside one another as equals in addressing shared challenges while preserving their distinct identities and priorities, transforming sympathy into practical solidarity.
He said history had inflicted many wounds on the Baloch and Sindhi nations, but it had also presented opportunities. Today, both nations faced an important opportunity to rebuild their national states and political systems. The need of the hour, he said, was to organise their scattered potential into a coordinated political and diplomatic force by learning from one another’s experiences.
Expressing solidarity with the Sindhi nation, Dr. Naseem Baloch concluded: “Wherever you raise your voice, from political platforms to the most difficult fronts of struggle, you will find the Baloch standing by your side.”
