ISLAMABAD, Dec 5 (Alliance News): Pakistan welcomed the United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for Israel to withdraw from Palestinian territories and establish a Palestinian state.
Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, addressing her weekly press briefing on Thursday, condemned the ongoing violence in Gaza, calling for an end to civilian killings at food points, hospitals, and refugee shelters. She urged urgent international attention to address the humanitarian crisis.
Baloch also expressed concerns about the situation in Syria, warning it could destabilize the region and embolden terrorist organizations. She called for international efforts to de-escalate tensions, uphold Syria’s sovereignty, and ensure peace in the region.
Highlighting the seizure of properties in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including recent actions in Kishtwar District, she accused India of intimidating Kashmiris and suppressing dissent.
Baloch reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination in line with UN resolutions.
She also detailed recent diplomatic engagements, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Saudi Arabia for the One Water Summit, where he presented a six-point agenda to address the global water crisis and held bilateral meetings with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar’s participation in the ECO Council of Ministers meeting in Iran was also highlighted, along with the signing of the ECO Charter for Clean Energy Center.
Furthermore, she noted the outcomes of the Pakistan-Russia Intergovernmental Commission meeting in Moscow, where eight bilateral agreements were signed to enhance cooperation in energy, education, trade, and other sectors.
