Palestine expresses deep appreciation for Pakistan's unflinching support
Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a telephone call with Palestinian Foreign Minister Dr. Riyad Al Maliki
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Palestine has expressed deep appreciation for Pakistan’s principled, steadfast and unflinching support for the Palestinian people. This was said in a phone call between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Palestinian Foreign Minister Dr. Riyad Al Maliki in which the ongoing situation in Palestine was discussed.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi strongly condemned Israeli attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque and continued air strikes on Gaza that killed innocent civilians, including children. He reiterated Pakistan’s unequivocal support for the rights of Palestinian people and their just struggle.
He briefed Foreign Minister Maliki on Pakistan’s efforts to sensitize the international community on the serious situation and the violations of human rights and international law.
Foreign Minister Qureshi reassured Dr. Maliki of Pakistan’s steadfast support to Palestinian people during these testing times.
Dr. Maliki updated the Foreign Minister on the dire situation on ground, as well as the efforts being made to prevent its further worsening. He expressed deep appreciation for Pakistan’s principled, steadfast and unflinching support to Palestine, as well as Prime Minister Imran Khan’s clear and unambiguous position on the recent crisis. He thanked Pakistan for the consistent diplomatic support received by the State of Palestine at regional and international fora.
The two Foreign Ministers agreed to engage and coordinate closely on the evolving situation in Palestine.
Foreign Minister Qureshi spoke to the Palestinian Foreign Minister as part of his wider outreach to the Foreign Ministers of key Islamic countries with a view to helping address the serious situation in Palestine.
Earlier in the day, the Foreign Minister also spoke with the Saudi Foreign Minister and consulted him on the issue. The Saudi Foreign Minister expressed concerns at the serious developments in Palestine and briefed Foreign Minister Qureshi regarding the initiatives being taken to address the situation.
The two Foreign Ministers agreed to continue close consultations and coordination on the evolving situation in Palestine.
