ISLAMABAD: Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said that Pakistan firmly supports a just and peaceful resolution of the Palestine cause according to the two-state solution.
He made the remarks while talking to Imam Khatib at Masjid Al-Haram and Advisor at Saudi Royal Courts of Saudi Arabia, Dr Saleh bin Abdullah Humaid, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, was also present on the occasion.
He said that the world must realize the misery of the Palestinian people and play its role in stopping the Israeli brutalities in Gaza that had killed thousands of innocent people, including women and children.
During the meeting the two sides exchanged views on the situation in Gaza, Islamophobia, and other challenges being faced by the Islamic World.
The president welcoming the Imam Khatib, said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoyed excellent brotherly ties, based on common faith, shared history, and people-to-people contacts.
Dr Saleh bin Abdullah Humaid said that the Muslim World had adopted a unified stance on the Palestine issue that the Palestinians should be given their due rights based on the two-state solution.
He added that joint efforts by the Muslim World were required to end the ongoing violence and atrocities in Palestine and extend humanitarian and diplomatic support.
Alvi praises Saudi role for important Muslim causes
President Alvi praised the role played by Saudi Arabia for important Muslim causes.
He stressed the need for unity and solidarity among Muslim countries to address the common challenges being faced by them.
The president appreciated the Saudi efforts for peace and stability in Yemen, Syria, and Sudan.
Alvi thanked Saudi Arabia for its economic support to Pakistan in difficult times as well as for extending humanitarian assistance and supporting development projects, especially in the education and healthcare sectors in the country.
He also highlighted the issue of Islamophobia, particularly in India, and the brutality being committed by India against the people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
He said that India is trying to change the demography of IIOJK and is involved in the ethnic cleansing of Muslims.
پاکستان مسئلہ فلسطین کے دو ریاستی حل کی بھرپور حمایت کرتا ہے: صدر عارف علوی
صدر مملکت سے مسجد الحرام کے امام خطیب ڈاکٹر صالح بن عبداللہ حُمَید کی ملاقات
پاکستان میں سعودی عرب کے سفیر نواف بن سعید احمد المالکی بھی ملاقات میں شریک pic.twitter.com/ipC9KbuIYy
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