Pakistan Calls for Gaza Reconstruction Plan, Condemns Israeli Raids: Foreign Office

Report By Syed Farzand Ali

Pakistan has urged the international community to devise a concrete plan for the reconstruction of Gaza in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions, warning that ongoing Israeli raids could derail the ceasefire.

Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, in his weekly press briefing, emphasized the need for accountability for Israeli actions in Gaza, stating that it is crucial for restoring international legitimacy. He welcomed the Gaza ceasefire, achieved through mediation by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, along with the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners.

Pakistan reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution based on the UN Charter, UNSC resolutions, and the International Court of Justice’s decisions. The FO strongly condemned Israel’s latest raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank, which resulted in 10 Palestinian deaths, warning that such actions threaten the fragile ceasefire.

Pakistan’s Response to Global Developments

Boat Tragedy Near Morocco
The FO confirmed that 22 Pakistani nationals survived a tragic boat capsizing incident off the coast of Morocco. The Pakistan embassy in Rabat is in contact with survivors and working with Moroccan authorities to verify if any additional Pakistanis were involved.

Diplomatic Engagements

🔹”Look Africa” Policy – Additional Foreign Secretary for Africa, Hamid Asghar Khan, is visiting Djibouti, Rwanda, and Uganda for bilateral consultations, covering trade, culture, defense, education, and technology. Negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Rwanda have begun.

🔹Pakistan-Netherlands Talks – The 11th round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad focused on trade, agriculture, water management, climate change, education, and investment ties.

🔹Pakistan-Azerbaijan Relations – The 4th round of Bilateral Political Consultations is underway in Islamabad, discussing trade, energy, IT, defense, health, connectivity, and education.

Pakistan’s Position on Global Issues

🔸Pakistan-US Relations – The FO reaffirmed Pakistan’s long-standing ties with the US, emphasizing their multi-faceted and strategic importance under the new US administration.

🔸 BRICS Membership – Pakistan remains committed to its application to join BRICS, actively engaging with member states to strengthen its candidature**.

🔸 Syria Conflict – Pakistan continues to **support efforts to restore peace in Syria, underscoring its long-standing ties with the country and its significance in the Muslim world.

The press briefing concluded with Pakistan reaffirming its commitment to global peace, regional cooperation, and humanitarian efforts in conflict zones.