Pakistan, Egypt agree to give highest priority to de-escalating situation in Palestine
Pakistan, Egypt agree to give highest priority to de-escalating situation in Palestine
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan and Egypt have agreed to give highest priority to de-escalating the situation in Palestine and resolved to continue liaising closely on the matter.
This understanding was reached during a telephonic conversation between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Egyptian Counterpart Sameh Hassan Shoukry, today [Saturday].
They discussed the rapidly evolving situation in Palestine.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi expressed deep concern and anguish over the desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest Muslim site and conveyed his apprehensions about the rapidly deteriorating situation.
He emphasized the need for regional powers and international community to play their part in de-escalating the tense situation.
The Foreign Minister appreciated Egypt for playing a positive role and making efforts for peace. Both Foreign Ministers exchanged views on how OIC could play a constructive role in protecting the Palestinians.
Foreign Minister Shoukry appreciated Pakistan for reaching out to brotherly Muslim countries and making an effort for restoring peace in the region.
He briefed Foreign Minister Qureshi on latest developments and apprised about Egypt s efforts in finding a diplomatic solution to the tense situation.
