ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and P
alestine on Tuesday called upon
the international community to implement the United Nations Security Council’s Resolution 2334 that demands Israel to end its settlements in the West Bank.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and P
alestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at a joint press stakeout at PM’s House stressed that peace in Middle East could only be achieved by solving the P
alestine-Israel dispute. Nawaz expressed Pakistan’s commitment to the P
alestinian cause.
“Pakistan will continue its support for the P
alestinian cause at all forums. We also look forward to
the international community’s sincere efforts for sustainable peace in middle east,” he said. He said the P
alestine problem was a long-standing issue on the UN agenda and needed a practical solution. He expressed satisfaction over the opening of ne
w Palestinian Complex at Diplomatic Enclave.
“This architecturally aesthetic project would be a living symbol of our brotherly relationship and expression of solidarity of our two countries,” he said.
He said he held a very fruitful exchange of views with Abbas on international developments related to issues of Kashmir and P
alestine. The president thanked Pakistan for supporting the cause of P
alestine. He said during talks with Nawaz, he informed him about the latest efforts for implementation of Resolution 2334 and
keeping alive
the issue of P
alestine.
He mentioned the ongoing Israeli barbarism against the P
alestinians, particularly at the holy places. He expressed concern over the planned shifting of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, saying that the step would manifestly violate the UNSC resolutions. The P
alestinian presid
ent said he discussed bilateral relations with Nawaz.
He thanked Pakistan for establishing the new building of P
alestine Embassy in Islamabad. Abbas also expressed gratitude for the hospitality extended to his delegation. Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi and Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry were present.
Earlier, on his arrival, the P
alestinian president was given a warm reception at PM’s House. National anthems of the two countries were also played on the occasion.
Abbas was presented a guard of honour by a contingent of armed forces.
Nawaz introduced Abbas with his cabinet members. The visiting dignitary also introduced his 17-member delegation, including five ministers, to the PM. This is his third visit to Pakistan. Abbas earlier visited the country in 2005 and 2013.
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