The United Nations:
Pakistan reaffirmed its historical solidarity on Tuesday with the Palestinian people and reiterated support for the creation of an independent, viable and contiguous Palestinian state, based on pre-1967 borders with al-Quds al-Al resolutions as capital, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the UN and the OIC.
The Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and the Minister of Foreign Affairs (FM) ISHAQ DAR represented Pakistan at the high-level international conference on the peaceful regulation of the Palestine issue and the implementation of the two-state solution, co-gathered by Saudi and France.
The conference has acquired particular importance while several countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and Portugal, have announced their recognition of the Palestine State, strengthening the global consensus on the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the state.
By welcoming these announcements, the DPM has urged all countries that have not yet recognized Palestine to take similar measures in accordance with international law. He stressed that Pakistan has always supported the cause of Palestine because it was one of the first countries to recognize the state of Palestine in 1988.
Pakistan has also approved the conference result document, the New York Declaration, reaffirming its commitment to a just and lasting peace. DAR stressed that the Declaration must be followed by concrete international actions to end the decades of conflict and reach stability in the Middle East.
In addition, Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen the role of the Commonwealth in the statement of global challenges and the progression of collective prosperity.
The DPM addressed the meeting of the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers (CFAMM).
Welcoming the Secretary General for his first CFAMM since he assumed his duties in April 2025, DAR congratulated his efforts to accelerate the implementation of the results of Chogm-2024 and advance reforms to invigorate the organization.
He stressed the importance of the forum as a platform for dialogue, peacebuilding and cooperation in the face of global crises that overlap such as conflicts, climate change, economic vulnerabilities and disturbing technologies.
Meanwhile, Dar also called for a reinforced partnership between the OIC and the UN to advance a culture of peace and tolerance.
He drew attention to the contemporary challenges to which the Muslim omitée is confronted, 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 session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
