FM Dar urges stronger OIC coordination to protect Palestinians at UN, international forums
Says Israel's illegal settlement activity continued to threaten territorial integrity of occupied Palestine
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar urged OIC member states to strengthen coordination at the United Nations and other international forums to safeguard Palestinians, uphold international law, and address the dire humanitarian situation in the West Bank and Gaza. Addressing the OIC Committee of Six on Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly, Dar highlighted the frequent violations of the Gaza ceasefire and called for sustained diplomatic efforts.
He emphasized the Committee of Six's responsibility to mobilize political and diplomatic support for the Palestinian people and ensure the international community does not lose sight of their legitimate human rights. Dar also condemned Israel's ongoing violations of international law and UN resolutions, particularly at Al-Aqsa Mosque, and demanded accountability for such actions.
He outlined six priorities for the Committee of Six, including safeguarding the historical status quo at Al-Aqsa and other holy sites, rejecting Israeli settlement expansion, and ensuring Palestinian-led reconstruction and governance in Gaza. Dar stressed the need for a credible, irreversible, and time-bound political process leading to an independent, sovereign, and contiguous Palestinian state, with Israel's pre-1967 borders as its capital.
Pakistan reaffirmed its unwavering support for Palestine's full membership in the UN and pledged continued solidarity with the Palestinian people through coordinated diplomatic action.
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