Pakistan takes a huge step in aid of Palestinian brothers

Pakistan takes a huge step in aid of Palestinian brothers

ISLAMABAD: A special flight carrying the second consignment of reliefgoods for the people of occupied Gaza was seen off by Foreign MinisterJalil Abbas Jilani and Minister for Human Rights Khalil George on Tuesday.

Palestinian Ambassador in Islamabad Ahmad Jawad Rabei and senior officialsof the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Disaster ManagementAuthority (NDMA) were also present during the send-off ceremony at theIslamabad International Airport.

Speaking on the occasion, the foreign minister expressed Pakistan’s fullsolidarity with Palestinian brothers and sisters and condemned Israel’sbrutal, disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force against civilians,including women and children, currently besieged in Gaza.

FM Jilani underlined the urgency of bringing an immediate end to Israeliaggression and lifting of the siege of Gaza. He called for upholding theprinciples of justice and humanity and facilitation of the delivery ofhumanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.

The consignment consists of hygiene kits, medicines and food packages. Thefirst consignment was sent on October 19, 2023.