ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the “unjustified and illegitimate aggression” by Israel against Iran and urged the international community and the United Nations to bear the responsibility to uphold international law, stop this aggression immediately, and hold the aggressor accountable for its actions, state-run APP reported.
Addressing a weekly press briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said the Israeli military strikes violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran and contravene the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law.
“Iran has a right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter,” he stated.
He said Pakistan stood in resolute solidarity with the people of Iran and unequivocally denounced these blatant provocations, which constituted a grave danger and a serious threat to the peace, security, and stability of the entire region and beyond, with serious implications.
The FO Spokesperson highlighted that in light of the rapidly evolving regional developments and the unprecedented escalation of tensions in the Middle East, particularly owing to the ongoing military aggression of Israel against Iran, the foreign ministers of Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Turkey, Oman, and United Arab Emirates categorically rejected and condemned Israel’s recent attacks on Iran since June 13, while emphasizing the necessity of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, adhering to principles of good neighborliness, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
He said that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held telephonic conversations with the foreign ministers of Iran, Sayyid Abbas Araghchi; Turkiye, Hakan Fidan; Egypt, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan; and UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.
The leaders expressed deep concern over the deteriorating regional situation. They reaffirmed their commitment to work closely to maintain peace and stability in the region and beyond. The deputy PM highlighted the serious threats to peace and stability in the region stemming from Israel’s unjustified attacks on Iran. Leaders stressed the need to defuse tensions and prevent further escalation.
