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Pakistan has called for the early implementation of a two-state solution to the Palestine dispute. It reiterated its support for an independent and sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said Pakistan remained committed to peace and stability in the region. He reaffirmed Islamabad’s support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.
The spokesperson discussed the R4 foreign ministers’ meetings held in Istanbul on October 23. The participating countries reviewed regional developments, including Palestine, Yemen, tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, and security concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
The R4 group comprises Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Its foreign ministers also met counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom in an expanded meeting.
The ministers called for an end to Israeli violence in Gaza and uninterrupted humanitarian assistance for Palestinians. They also supported diplomatic efforts to achieve a negotiated two-state solution.
Pakistan and its partners stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving regional conflicts. They also expressed concern over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb.
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The participating countries reaffirmed their support for Yemen and Saudi Arabia. They urged the Houthis to stop military actions and return to the political process.
Pakistan also welcomed ongoing diplomatic efforts, including the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
The spokesperson stressed the importance of restoring safe, secure and uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The participating countries highlighted the risks that disruptions to maritime routes pose to global trade, energy supplies and food security.
They called for collective efforts to protect freedom of navigation and prevent further regional escalation.
Separately, Pakistan strongly condemned Houthi ballistic missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s Makkah and Madinah regions on October 24.
In a statement issued on October 26, the Foreign Office described the attacks as a serious violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Pakistan said the attacks showed disregard for the sanctity of Islam’s holiest sites and the safety of civilians. It also praised Saudi air defence forces for countering the attacks.
Islamabad reaffirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its commitment to the Makkah Alliance. Pakistan also reiterated its support for the Kingdom’s security, stability and defence, including protection of the Two Holy Mosques against external threats.
Pakistan also conveyed condolences to the government and people of Jordan following a deadly terrorist attack in the country’s Karak Governorate.
The Foreign Office expressed sympathy with the bereaved families and wished those injured a speedy recovery. It reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Jordan in its fight against terrorism.
The statement followed an attack on a funeral procession at a church in Karak, which resulted in several deaths and injuries.
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