Pakistan reacts to UAE-Israel agreement on normalization of ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has said that the the joint statementannouncing agreement of UAE and Israel to have full normalization of relations is a development with far-reaching implications.  

In a statement on Friday, the foreign ministry said Pakistan has an abiding commitment to the full realization of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the right to self-determination.

“Peace and stability in the Middle East region is also Pakistan’s key priority,” it said.

“For a just, comprehensive and lasting peace, Pakistan has consistently supported a two-state solution in accordance with the relevant UN and OIC resolutions as well as international law.”

According to the statement, Pakistan’s approach will be guided by our evaluation of how Palestinians’ rights and aspirations are upheld and how regional peace, security and stability are preserved.