ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated Pakistan’s unequivocal support for the rights of the Palestinian people and their just struggle.
Taking to the Foreign Minister of Palestine Dr. Riyad al-Maliki who met him on the sidelines of the 48th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) in Islamabad on Tuesday, the prime minister underscored that the Palestinian tragedy, which is a matter of great anguish for Pakistani people and Muslims all over the world, is at the heart of the turmoil in the Middle East.
The prime minister stressed the importance of fulfilling the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people.
The Palestinian foreign minister underlined that the unresolved issues of the Muslim Ummah, such as Palestine and the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, were among the root causes of instability in the respective regions.
Dr. Riyad al-Maliki added that the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) were suffering grave atrocities and unabated repression for demanding their inalienable right to self-determination.
The Foreign Minister of Palestine Dr. Riyad al-Maliki expressed his gratitude for Pakistan’s unwavering support and principled position on Palestine.
Prime Minister Imran Khan and the Palestinian foreign minister also exchanged views on the excellent bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Palestine as well as the collaboration between the two sides at regional and international forums including the OIC.
