On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated their country's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause. Both leaders emphasized the right of Palestinians to self-determination and called for an end to the ongoing oppression faced by the people in Gaza and the West Bank.
"Pakistan stands firmly with the people of Palestine in their legitimate struggle for freedom and an independent state," said President Zardari in his official message.
Prime Minister Sharif highlighted the significance of international commitment to justice, calling upon the global community to ensure accountability for human rights violations in the occupied territories.
Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed his nation's steadfast support for Palestine, expressing deep concern over humanitarian conditions in Gaza. He urged renewed diplomatic efforts to achieve peace based on international law and relevant UN resolutions.
"The Maldives will continue to advocate for a just and lasting solution, ensuring the establishment of an independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital," President Muizzu stated.
Both Pakistan and the Maldives underscored the necessity of unified action among Muslim-majority nations to uphold the rights of Palestinians. The two governments pledged continued cooperation within the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to push for an end to Israeli aggression and the protection of civilians.
Pakistan and the Maldives jointly reaffirmed their enduring solidarity with Palestine, urging global unity and justice for the Palestinian people on the International Day of Solidarity.