Pakistan renews call for 'independent' Palestinian state with Jerusalem as capital
- By Web Desk -
- Jan 29, 2020
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday renewed its call for the establishment of “a viable, independent and contiguous State of Palestine, on the basis of internationally-agreed parameters, the pre-1967 borders, and with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.”
“We have seen the announcement of a Peace Plan for the Middle East by the United States,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said in a statement.
She said Pakistan has consistently supported a two-state solution as enshrined in the relevant Security Council and General Assembly Resolutions.
“Pakistan continues to support a just and lasting solution of the Palestinian issue, through dialogue and negotiations, that leads to the realization of the legitimate rights of the Palestinians, including the right of self-determination,” the spokesperson added.
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