International Correspondence of M.A. Jinnah with Asian and Muslim World Leaders

Sub title : Diplomatic Exchanges with Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, and Palestine on Muslim Solidarity and Liberation Movements

Subject: International Muslim Solidarity | Indonesia Independence | Iran-Pakistan Relations

Date of publication: 1939

Language: English

Page: 17 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27795

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Indonesia -- Iran -- Iraq -- Palestine -- Muslim Solidarity | Sjahrir -- Soekarno -- Anglo-American Committee | Pakistan Movement -- Diplomatic Correspondence.

Abstract: This collection showcases M.A. Jinnah's significant international diplomatic engagements with leaders across Asia and the Muslim world. It includes congratulatory messages from Indonesian Prime Minister Sjahrir (1946) and President Soekarno (1947) supporting the Muslim League's stance and the Pakistan movement, highlighting solidarity between Indian and Indonesian Muslims in their anti-colonial struggles. Correspondence with Iranian officials reflects growing bilateral ties, while detailed appeals from Palestinian and Iraqi leaders document Jinnah's active role in advocating for the Palestinian cause, including organizing relief funds and condemning the Anglo-American Committee's recommendations. The file illustrates Jinnah's emergence as a global Muslim leader and the international recognition of the Muslim League as a representative body of Indian Muslims.

Description: This file represents a crucial dimension of M.A. Jinnah's leadership, demonstrating his engagement with international anti-colonial and Muslim solidarity movements beyond the subcontinent. The correspondence reveals a network of mutual support between the All-India Muslim League and emerging Asian nations, particularly Indonesia, which saw parallels in their struggles against colonial powers. Jinnah's responses to the Palestinian and Iraqi communications position him as a significant voice in the Muslim world's collective concerns. These documents are vital for understanding the foreign policy perspectives of the Muslim League and the international context in which the demand for Pakistan was articulated, showcasing how Indian Muslim politics was interconnected with broader global movements for decolonization and Muslim empowerment. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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