ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday reiterated its firm backing for Palestinian Statehood and the people’s right to self-determination.
”Pakistan reiterates its firm and principled support for the establishment of an independent, sovereign, viable and contiguous State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions,” President Asif Ali Zardari said.
He extended warm felicitations to the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas and the people of Palestine on the occasion of the 38th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the State of Palestine, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, particularly their right to self-determination.
In a letter addressed to President Mahmoud Abbas, the President said Pakistan and Palestine enjoy close fraternal relations rooted in shared history, mutual trust, solidarity and common aspirations.
He said the people of Pakistan hold the Palestinian people in the highest esteem and remain deeply committed to further strengthening the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between the two countries.
He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the Palestinian people in the face of their continued suffering and expressed support for their aspirations for lasting peace, freedom and dignity.
Published in Dawn, November 15th, 2026
