NEW YORK: Foreign Minister of Pakistan Jalil Abbas Jilani has reaffirmed Pakistan’s stance that the establishment of a viable, independent and contiguous State of Palestine with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital is vital for peace and stability in the Middle East.
The FM made the remarks during a meeting of the OIC Committee of Six on Palestine at the level of foreign ministers on the sidelines of 78th Session of the UN General Assembly.
The Foreign Minister leading the Pakistan delegation, at the meeting chaired by the Secretary General of the OIC and attended by Ministers and high officials from Guinea, Malaysia, Palestine, Senegal and Turkiye.
FM voices concern over worsening situation in Palestine
The Foreign Minister voiced concern over the worsening situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including occupied Jerusalem, in particular Al-Aqsa Mosque or Al-Haram Al-Sharif.
He strongly denounced the Israeli atrocities, including the killing of innocent civilians, storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, expansion of illegal settlements and complete disregard for human rights.
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Jalil Abbas Jilani stressed upon the need to hold Israel accountable for its ongoing illegal actions and acts of aggression.
He welcomed the United Nations General Assembly’s resolution passed on December 31, 2022, that asked the International Court of Justice to provide an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories.
The meeting also called upon the international community to protect the Palestinians against the illegal use of force.
