Pakistan reaffirms support for Palestine

Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its historic solidarity with the Palestinian people and reiterated support for the establishment of an independent, viable, and contiguous Palestinian state, based on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, in accordance with relevant UN and OIC resolutions.

Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar represented Pakistan at the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France.

The conference gained particular significance as several countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Portugal, announced their recognition of the State of Palestine, reinforcing global consensus on the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and statehood.

Welcoming these announcements, the DPM urged all countries that have yet to recognize Palestine to take similar steps in accordance with international law. He stressed that Pakistan has consistently supported Palestine's cause since it was among the first countries to recognize the State of Palestine in 1988.

Pakistan also endorsed the Conference's Outcome Document, the New York Declaration, reaffirming its commitment to a just and lasting peace. Dar emphasized that the declaration must be followed by concrete international actions to end decades of conflict and achieve stability in the Middle East.

Separately, Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen the Commonwealth role in tackling global challenges and advancing collective prosperity.

The DPM addressed the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM).

Welcoming the Secretary-General to her first CFAMM since assuming office in April 2025, Dar commended her efforts in accelerating the implementation of CHOGM-2024 outcomes and pushing forward reforms to reinvigorate the organization.

He highlighted the importance of the forum as a platform for dialogue, peace-building, and cooperation in the face of overlapping global crises such as conflicts, climate change, economic vulnerabilities, and disruptive technologies.

Meanwhile, Dar also called for strengthened partnership between the OIC and the UN to advance a culture of peace and tolerance.

He drew attention to the contemporary challenges facing the Muslim Ummah, including conflicts in Palestine and Kashmir.

The FM also met the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly session.