Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Leads Diplomatic Efforts at Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Egypt to participate in the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, a high-level meeting co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump. The summit aims to end the humanitarian and security crisis in Gaza, a besieged territory. Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan's long-standing position that the Palestinian people deserve a free Palestine with pre-1967 borders and Al-Quds Al-Sharif as their capital. The prime minister's participation reflects Pakistan's historic and unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit is a high-level meeting co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump aimed at ending the humanitarian and security crisis in Gaza.
  • Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Egypt to participate in the summit, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and other senior ministers.
  • Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's long-standing position that the Palestinian people deserve a free Palestine with pre-1967 borders and Al-Quds Al-Sharif as their capital.
  • The summit marks the culmination of intensive diplomatic efforts launched last month on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
  • Pakistan, alongside Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Indonesia, and Turkiye, actively participated in the engagements aimed at securing a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza.
  • The prime minister's participation in the summit reflects Pakistan's historic and unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination.
  • Pakistan hopes to see a full Israeli withdrawal, the protection of Palestinian civilians, an end to displacement, and the reconstruction of Gaza as a result of the summit.
  • The Sharm El-Sheikh Summit is expected to result in the formal signing of a peace accord, marking a significant step toward stability in the Middle East after two years of war in Gaza.

Statistics:

  • 8 countries actively participated in the engagements aimed at securing a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza: Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Indonesia, Turkiye, and Pakistan.
  • 2 years of war have devastated Gaza, leading to a significant humanitarian and security crisis.
  • The Sharm El-Sheikh Summit marks the culmination of intensive diplomatic efforts launched last month on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

Sources:

  • "Pakistan hopes that the upcoming summit will pave the way for a full Israeli withdrawal, the protection of Palestinian civilians, an end to displacement, and the reconstruction of Gaza," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) statement read.
  • "The prime minister's participation in the summit was described as reflective of Pakistan's historic and unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination," the statement added.
  • Alhamdolillah, arrived in Sharm El-Sheikh this morning to attend the signing ceremony of the landmark Gaza peace plan - a crucial step towards lasting peace in the Middle East, Prime Minister Shehbaz posted on X.