Pakistan FO breaks silence on reports of sending Pakistan Army troops to Gaza
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Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch reiterated Pakistan's unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause and clarified Pakistan has no intention to send troops to Palestine. She expressed grave concerns about the ongoing humanitarian crisis infringed by Israel in Gaza.
Pakistan will continue to support Palestinians' right to self-determination. In the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting, Pakistan asserted a resolute stance on the Gaza crisis, firmly advocating for the rights and dignity of the Palestinian people.
Additionally, she highlighted that the caretaker foreign minister held crucial discussions with their Saudi counterpart during a diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia, with the talks revolving around the pressing matter of Gaza, as Pakistan seeks to build regional consensus for a peaceful resolution.
The spokesperson stressed Pakistan's dedication to promoting stability and harmony in the region, expressing Pakistan's desire for peace in the Middle East. To demonstrate Pakistan's solidarity with Palestine, the government has dispatched a special plane carrying vital humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The aid package includes medical supplies, blankets, tents, and daily necessities to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people. The FO spokesperson also called for an immediate halt to the Israeli bombardment in Gaza and the lifting of restrictions that have strangled the region.
