Pakistan Supports Two-State Solution for Palestine Issue: President Alvi
President Arif Alvi of Pakistan has reaffirmed the country’s firm support for a just and peaceful resolution to the Palestine issue, based on the two-state solution. His statement comes after a recent controversy sparked by a press release from the President’s Office that suggested a one-state solution as an alternative. The original statement, issued after a telephonic conversation between President Alvi and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, drew criticism and was later retracted.
During a meeting with Imam Khatib at Masjid Al-Haram and Advisor at Saudi Royal Courts, Saleh bin Abdullah Humaid, along with Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, President Alvi reiterated Pakistan’s support for the two-state solution and urged the international community to understand the suffering of the Palestinian people. He emphasized the need to end the Israeli atrocities in Gaza, which have resulted in the loss of innocent lives, including women and children.
The meeting also addressed the issue of Islamophobia, particularly in India, and highlighted the alleged atrocities being committed in Jammu and Kashmir. President Alvi stressed the necessity for joint efforts by the Muslim world to put an end to the violence and extend humanitarian and diplomatic support to Palestine.
Furthermore, the Pakistan army expressed its unwavering diplomatic, moral, and political support for the Palestinian people. They reiterated Pakistan’s principled stance, supporting the two-state solution based on the pre-1967 borders, with Al Quds Al Sharif as the capital of Palestine.
The Palestine issue remains a long-standing and contentious topic, garnering global attention and concern. Pakistan’s reaffirmation of its support for the two-state solution demonstrates its commitment to a peaceful resolution and its solidarity with the Palestinian people. As tensions continue to escalate in the region, the international community is urged to actively engage and work towards a just resolution that upholds the rights of all parties involved.
