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HISTORICAL CONTEXT:
The establishing of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Costa Rica in 1972 was a momentous event that transcended the sphere of regular diplomatic niceties in the larger scenario of the changing world diplomacy. It was an event in world politics, a chapter that added richness to the greater saga of Cold War politics and the rise of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Diplomacy became a critical tool for governments during the chaotic Cold War period, when global powers were on the edge of geopolitical conflict. With high stakes and strong emotions, nations were compelled to masterfully navigate the hazardous waters of alliances and allegiances. Pakistan, situated at the intersection of South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East, and Costa Rica, located in the central region of Central America, have initiated a process of strategic realignment.
The United States and the Soviet Union two superpowers of that time, kept fighting with each other a brutal war for domination and control over the region and World on larger scale during the turbulent period. Due to this extreme rivalry and competition between these giants it affected the dynamics of international relations throughout the World.The relationships between nations often encountered critical junctures as a result of competitions among global powers, necessitating a choice between aligning with a major superpower or adopting a posture of non-alignment in their particular contexts.
Amidst the perpetual and ongoing competition for power and influence among nations on a global scale, the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) emerged as a source of optimism. The aforementioned growth may be ascribed to the proficient leadership shown by Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Pakistan has garnered global recognition as a result of its steadfast dedication to these commendable ideals. Under Prime Minister Bhutto’s leadership, Pakistan openly championed non-alignment ideas, refusing to unite with any major power bloc throughout the Cold War period. This uncompromising attitude enabled Pakistan to retain its sovereignty and independence, free of foreign interference.Prime Minister Bhutto’s commitment to non-alignment and the rights of smaller nations not only elevated Pakistan’s standing in the driving force behind this advocacy stemmed from an unwavering dedication to upholding sovereignty and independence in a global landscape.
In a striking parallel, Costa Rica, a country renowned for its deep-rooted democratic values and commitment to peaceful coexistence, discovered itself firmly embracing the principles of non-alignment under the leadership of Jose Trejos Fernandez.