In particular, on January 6 this year, Bhatti was sentenced to death under section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code, although the convict claims to be innocent.
Both Finland and the European Parliament condemned the death sentence and expressed concern that the sentence was justified and fair after the convict had spent 10 years in prison.
The letter questioned the Pakistani government as to whether it would allow the death penalty to be carried out, even if the evidence was controversial.
“Here in Europe, our legal system has no conflict between different religions or people. We treat people equally because it is right in the eyes of God and man. As you know, there are many Muslims here, we are trying to build tolerance and peaceful coexistence. We will intervene if Muslims are oppressed,” it is said.
The letter also stated that Finland and the EU (European Union) are monitoring the human rights situation in Pakistan.
“Violations of human rights and religious freedom are not acceptable anywhere,” the letter reads.
The letter also states that EU funding has been supported in support of Pakistan’s development projects and that Pakistan should therefore work with the EU to promote justice and human rights worldwide.
“I believe that it is in our common interest as leaders of our countries to build peace within our societies and between all ethnic and religious groups. We leaders know that hatred does not lead to a good outcome. If there is freedom of religion mentioned in your constitution,” the letter read.
Source: ANI
Source: The Nordic Page