Pak urges world to help establish independent state of Palestine

Islamabad: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has renewed Pakistan’s call for establishment of independent state of Palestine on the basis of internationally agreed parameters with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

In a tweet, he said Pakistan reaffirms its stand on Palestine of two-state solution as enshrined in the UN resolutions.

Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan Ahmed Ameen, in a tweet, thanked Shah Mahmood Qureshi and said we always receive great support from the government and the people of Pakistan on all the fora of the World.

Also on Thursday, Pakistan was elected to the Committee for Programme and Coordination (CPC) by securing 52 votes from the 54-member United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). This overwhelming support constitutes 96 percent of the total tally.

Pakistan’s re-election to the CPC is a resounding validation of its meaningful engagement within the United Nations as well as its contributions in the areas of international economic cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals.

Pakistan has been a member of this 34-member Committee since 1973, and with its latest re-election, would serve on it from 2021 to 2023 for another three-year term.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez in a statement said Pakistan will continue to work hand-in-hand with the international community for promoting the shared goals of international cooperation and economic and social development, as enshrined in the UN Charter.