Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Erdoğan expressed solidarity with Palestine during their talks, emphasizing the need for a two-state solution. This comes amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza following 15 months of conflict. They also condemned former President Trump’s controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians, reflecting a unified stance among Arab nations against such actions.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met to reaffirm their strong support for the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination, advocating for a two-state solution. This dialogue coincides with ongoing recovery efforts in Gaza, where a tragic death toll has resulted from 15 months of conflict in the region.
The recent war, escalated by a surprise Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, resulted in the deaths of approximately 48,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis, with scores taken hostage. Following an uneasy truce established last month, aid continues to flow into Gaza, addressing the escalating humanitarian crisis.
During his two-day visit to Pakistan, Erdoğan and Sharif also discussed economic cooperation, but the political backdrop included the controversial remarks by former President Donald Trump regarding the resettlement of Gaza’s residents. Trump’s plan suggested relocating the approximately 2.2 million Palestinians to other countries, a proposal met with widespread condemnation.
Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to a two-state solution emphasizes the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with Al Quds Al Sharif as its capital. Concerns regarding Trump’s proposal were echoed in communications from Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, and UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The international community, particularly in Arab nations and Pakistan, has expressed strong opposition to Trump’s comments about displacing Palestinians, labeling them as injurious to peace efforts in the region. This discourse emphasizes the need for a collective approach towards resolving the Middle East crisis.
The discussions between Pakistan and Turkey highlight the ongoing commitment of both nations to support Palestinian rights and advocate for a viable two-state solution amidst the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The international response to controversial proposals, such as those from Donald Trump, underscores a unified rejection by several Arab nations, reaffirming the importance of sovereignty and self-determination for Palestinians.
Original Source: www.arabnews.pk
