Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to Palestinian cause

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their firm commitment to the Palestinian cause and decided to remain closely engaged with other partners on the issue, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The commitment was expressed during a telephone conversation between the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Saturday.

During the conversation, both sides agreed to remain closely engaged with Arab and Islamic partners, as well as the international community, to advance a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace based on the two-state solution.

They reviewed ongoing diplomatic efforts, including engagements and consultations among the eight Arab-Islamic countries and the United States in New York, aimed at achieving an immediate and durable ceasefire, ensuring unhindered humanitarian assistance, and to secure lasting peace in Gaza.

The Deputy Prime Minister appreciated the Saudi Foreign Minister's continued engagement and constructive role in these efforts.

They also discussed recent developments, including Hamas’ response to the proposal of US President Donald Trump.

Egypt foreign minister

Pakistan and Egypt have agreed to remain engaged and aligned in their efforts to help achieve a just and lasting peace in Gaza.

The understanding was reached during a telephonic conversation between the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Dr Badr Abdelatty on Saturday.

During the conversation, the two Ministers exchanged views on key matters of bilateral relations and regional developments, particularly the grave situation in Gaza.

They discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts, including consultations held among Arab and Islamic countries in New York, aimed at securing an immediate and durable ceasefire, ensuring unhindered humanitarian assistance, and advancing collective initiatives to achieve lasting peace in Gaza.

The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan's support for these efforts and noted Pakistan's welcoming of recent developments, including Hamas' response to the proposed peace plan, which offer hope for an end to the bloodshed.

Ishaq Dar also extended an invitation to the Egyptian Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan in the near future, which he graciously accepted.

Reporter Anwer Abbas