Pakistan Welcomes Global Recognition of Palestine, Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has welcomed recent declarations by France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries recognizing Palestine, calling it a victory for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dar urged more nations to follow suit in line with international law, stressing that the two-state solution remains vital for achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the Middle East.
According to the Foreign Office, Dar represented Pakistan at a high-level conference on Palestine co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and France. Officials noted that the growing number of countries recognizing Palestine added significance to the meeting, which concluded with the adoption of the “New York Declaration” aimed at resolving the Palestinian issue.
Pakistan expressed full support for the declaration, reaffirming its longstanding position. The Foreign Office recalled that Pakistan was among the first countries to recognize Palestine in 1988 and continues to advocate for its full membership at the United Nations.
At the conference, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan described the two-state solution gathering as a historic opportunity for peace and welcomed France’s decision to recognize Palestine.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also addressed the meeting, appealing for stronger international backing for an independent Palestinian state. He praised countries that have already recognized Palestine and thanked Saudi Arabia and France for their efforts to build a global consensus.
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