Dutch govt seeks improved bilateral ties with Pakistan after blasphemous contest saga

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Dutch envoy to Pakistan, Ardi Stoios-Braken announced on Twitter that the Embassy team will work with fresh energy and focus on promoting the bilateral relationship with Pakistan and mutual understanding.
Breaking news- #Dutch Embassy team will work with fresh energy and focus on promoting our #bilateral relationship with #Pakistan and mutual understanding! @pid_gov @eu_eeas @EUPakistan @Emergingpk @ministerBlok @SigridKaag @DutchMFA @SMQureshiPTI pic.twitter.com/Wm27zUP9CI
— Ardi Stoios-Braken (@AStoiosbraken) August 30, 2018
The remarks came shortly after Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders said he has canceled a planned Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) sacrilegious cartoon contest following death threats and concerns other people could be put at risk.
In a written statement issued Thursday night, Wilders said: “to avoid the risk of victims of Islamic violence, I have decided not to let the sacrilegious cartoon contest go ahead.”
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The contest sparked protest in Pakistan with Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan marching towards the capital city to register a protest. The Christian community in the country also rallied behind Muslims and decried the activity.
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