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Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister to Attend UN Conference on Palestinian Settlement

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Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will travel to New York next week to participate in a high-level United Nations conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian question. The conference, taking place at the UN headquarters from June 17-19, comes amid renewed international efforts to revive stalled negotiations and de-escalate tensions in the region. Dar's visit underscores Islamabad's continued diplomatic support for the Palestinian cause, particularly in light of the latest Israeli military offensive in Gaza, which began in October 2023, resulting in the deaths of over 54,000 people, mostly women and children.

Key Takeaways:

  • Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will attend the International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at the UN headquarters in New York from June 17-19.
  • Pakistan has long advocated for a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital of an independent Palestinian state.
  • Dar is expected to meet with counterparts from other member states to reaffirm Pakistan's call for an immediate ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian access, and a just and lasting resolution to the conflict in line with UN and OIC resolutions.
  • The conference comes amid renewed international efforts to revive stalled negotiations and de-escalate tensions in the region.
  • Pakistan has consistently condemned Israeli military actions in Gaza, especially following the latest offensive in response to Hamas-led attacks in late 2023.
  • The visit also comes as Pakistan looks to strengthen diplomatic and economic partnerships to navigate its crisis with India.
  • UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott met with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Wednesday, discussing ways to deepen Pak-UK relations amid shared global and regional concerns.

Statistics:

  • Over 54,000 people have been killed in the besieged Gaza since the latest Israeli military offensive began in October 2023, mostly women and children.
  • The International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution will take place from June 17-19.

Sources:

  • The Foreign Office statement released on Tuesday.
  • Radio Pakistan's report on the meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott.

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