WASHINGTON (HRNW) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ishaq Dar, while speaking to journalists in Washington, made a categorical and unequivocal declaration that despite various rumors circulating regarding the Abraham Accords, Pakistan firmly adheres to its long-standing and principled stance on the issue of Palestine. He emphasized that there will be no flexibility or change in Pakistan’s position until the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people are fully realized.
The key highlights of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister’s press briefing include:
Principled and Non-Flexible Stance on Palestine and Kashmir
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Al-Quds Al-Sharif as Capital: Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan’s position remains crystal clear; no flexibility will be accommodated in Pakistan’s stance until an independent Palestinian state is established based on the pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif (Jerusalem) as its capital.
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UN Resolutions on Kashmir: He further asserted that the Kashmiri people must also be granted their fundamental right to self-determination in strict accordance with the United Nations (UN) Security Council resolutions.
Pakistan’s Pivotal Diplomatic Role and Failure of Indian Policy
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Mediation Between US and Iran: The Foreign Minister revealed that Pakistan serves as an architect of peace, noting that it was through Pakistan’s sincere efforts that the United States and Iran were brought face-to-face at the negotiating table after 47 years, making direct talks and the recent ceasefire possible.
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New Global Identity: He stated that under the leadership of the Prime Minister and the Field Marshal, Pakistan has achieved a renewed and robust identity on the global horizon, which has completely neutralized the traditional Indian policy aimed at isolating Pakistan internationally.
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Pleasant Meeting with US Secretary of State: Ishaq Dar shared that he held a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a highly cordial atmosphere, which was also attended by the Pakistani Ambassador and other senior officials of the Foreign Office.
Context of Donald Trump’s Statement on the Abraham Accords
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Trump’s Invitation to Pakistan: This statement comes in the wake of a recent assertion by US President Donald Trump on his social media platform, “Truth Social,” suggesting that alongside a US-Iran agreement, Muslim nations including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan should become part of the ‘Abraham Accords.’ However, the Deputy Prime Minister clarified that Pakistan will dismiss such rumors and steadfastly maintain its principled position.
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