Times of Islamabad

PM Imran Khan held important telephonic call with Palestinian President Mehmood Abbas

PM Imran Khan held important telephonic call with Palestinian President Mehmood Abbas

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan has reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfastsupport for the rights of Palestinian people and their legitimate struggle.

In a telephonic conversation with the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbastoday, the Prime Minister strongly condemned the attacks on innocentworshipers in Al-Aqsa Mosque and lethal air strikes by Israel in Gaza,resulting in the martyrdom of so many civilians, including children.

The Pakistani premier reassured President Mahmoud Abbas of Pakistan’sefforts in mobilizing the international community against such flagrantviolations of human rights and international law.

He re-affirmed Pakistani leadership’s complete support during this time ofcrisis.

The Palestinian president welcomed Pakistan’s support and appreciatedPakistani leadership’s response and its statements condemning Israel’sattacks in Gaza and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The two leaders agreed to continue to closely engage on the ongoingsituation.