Pakistan calls for immediate ceasefire, lifting of Gaza blockade
Pakistan
Calls for UN, international community to act immediately to open safe, unrestricted humanitarian cor
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan is deeply concerned on the ongoing violence and loss of lives in Gaza and calls for immediate ceasefire, besides lifting of blockade in Gaza.
In a statement on Monday, the Prime Minister’s Office said, “We stand in solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine and call for an immediate ceasefire and lifting of the blockade in Gaza.”
Pakistan is deeply concerned on the ongoing violence and loss of life in Gaza. We stand in solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine and call for an immediate ceasefire and lifting of the blockade in Gaza. Israel’s deliberate, indiscriminate and disproportionate targeting…
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) October 16, 2023
“Israel’s deliberate, indiscriminate and disproportionate targeting of civilians in Gaza is against all norms of civility and in manifest violation of international law,” the statement said.
“The breakout of violence needs to be seen in the context of years of forced and illegal occupation of Palestinian territory and repressive policies against its people,” statement added.
“The UN and international community must immediately act to open safe and unrestricted humanitarian corridors for transportation of urgently needed relief supplies to the besieged Gaza.”
Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani said Pakistan was closely coordinating with OIC and its member states on the fast deteriorating situation in Gaza. He said Pakistan will attend emergency meeting of OIC’s Executive Committee on 18 October, and called for urgent action to alleviate the sufferings of people of Gaza.
PAK-CHINA RELATIONSHIP EXEMPLARY MODEL OF INTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP: PM
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar had said that historical evolution of Pakistan-China relationship, and its growing importance in the wake of evolving regional and global developments, is an exemplary model of inter-state relationship.
In an article published in the daily Global Times, he said the unique relationship of more than seven decades, underpinned by the rationale of strong political support, mutual trust, and all-round practical cooperation, has matured into a strong strategic partnership.
Kakar said Pakistan fully endorses China's proposal of developing the CPEC as a corridor of growth, livelihood, innovation, greenness and openness.
He said Pakistan being a pioneering member of the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative, has played an active role in giving it a more concrete shape.
He said Pakistan is ready to benefit from this cooperation in areas of education, healthcare, climate change, and poverty reduction.
The Prime Minister said Pakistan has also supported the Global Security Initiative and its adherence to the UN Charter and principles of multilateralism and non-interference in other countries' internal affairs.
He said having long suffered due to unresolved disputes, conflicts, and terrorism, we advocate for dialogue and constructive engagement based on mutual respect, to ensure regional peace in South Asia.
