Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday the announcement of an “agreement” that will bring an end to the genocide in Gaza is a historic opportunity to secure lasting peace in the Middle East.
In a post on X, the premier praised US President Donald Trump’s leadership for steering months-long negotiations to this stage, calling it a reflection of his “unwavering commitment to world peace”.
Shehbaz commended the leaders of Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye for their sustained diplomatic efforts to secure a breakthrough.
He said the world must pay tribute to the Palestinian people, who have endured “unprecedented suffering” and ensure such tragedies are never repeated. He also voiced concern over fresh provocations at Masjid Al Aqsa, urging global powers to hold “occupiers and illegal settlers” accountable and protect ongoing peace efforts.
The prime minister reaffirmed that Pakistan will continue working with regional partners to promote peace, security, and dignity for the Palestinian people, in line with their aspirations and UN resolutions.
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar also welcomed the progress, saying Pakistan “commends President Trump, and Qatar, Egypt, and Turkiye for their efforts” in securing an initial ceasefire, hostage-prisoner exchange, and humanitarian access to Gaza.
He expressed hope that the agreement would pave the way for a permanent ceasefire and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for a sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
