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PM reiterates Pakistan’s support for Palestinians’ right to self-determination

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination and strongly condemned Israel’s barbaric actions against innocent Palestinians in Gaza.
The prime minister, in a meeting with outgoing Ambassador of Palestine Ahmed Jawad A.A. Rabei, said Israel’s barbarism since October 7, 2023 has led to the heart-wrenching killing of over 40,000 innocent Palestinians, including women and children, and more than 90,000 injured.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment and support for efforts to find a just and lasting resolution to the Palestine issue through a two-state solution with the creation of an independent state of Palestine with pre-1967 borders and Al Quds as its capital, in accordance with relevant UN resolutions, the official news agency reported.
Ambassador Jawad thanked the prime minister for his support for the Palestinian cause as well as for the hospitality extended to him during his five-year tenure.
He lauded Pakistan’s historic and consistent stance on Palestine and its contribution to the international efforts for peace and stability in the region.
The ambassador thanked the Government of Pakistan for providing much-needed humanitarian assistance and offering scholarships to Palestinian medical students to complete their studies in Pakistan.
The prime minister wished the Palestinian ambassador success in his future endeavors.

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