To Highlight Israeli Aggression: Pakistani, Palestinian, Turkish & Sudanese FMs leave for New York

The foreign ministers of Muslim countries will talk over the “grave deterioration” of the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem.

Proud to join @MevlutCavusoglu as we stand united, shoulder to shoulder, with our brother FM Dr Riyad Al Maliki from Palestine. Together, we will stand for the people of #Palestine at #UNGA75#TogetherForPalestine pic.twitter.com/yXc7a2H7Oo

— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) May 19, 2021

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Turkish FM counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu and Palestine’s FM Dr Riyad Al Maliki departed via the special flight of the government of Turkey to jointly raise voice on the plight of Palestinians.

On our way to #NewYork together w/my brothers FM Riad Malki of #Palestine and FM @SMQureshiPTI of #Pakistan!

In the #UN General Assembly, together we will stand up against Israel's atrocities and defend our Palestinian brothers and sisters.?????? pic.twitter.com/iibCEaOkZa

— Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu (@MevlutCavusoglu) May 19, 2021

While on a suave peace mission to save the innocent Palestinians, FM Qureshi said Pakistan and Turkey are united with their brother FM Dr Riyad Al Maliki. “Together, we will stand for the people of Palestine,” he wrote in his tweet.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi will attend the emergency meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in connection with the Palestine issue tomorrow and will draw the attention of the international community on Israeli atrocities against unarmed Palestinians.

Before departure, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Palestinian counterpart in a meeting expressed commitment to make strong efforts to draw the world’s attention towards the atrocities committed by the Israeli forces against innocent Palestinians.

He conveyed the resolve of Pakistani leadership, especially Prime Minister Imran Khan, to continue supporting Palestinians’ struggle for the right to self-determination.

Also, the Foreign Minister strongly condemned the Israeli aggression against the innocent Palestinian Muslims.

“Israel should answer for high handedness, should not go unaccountable,” Qureshi said in his statement.

Dr Riyad Al Maliki lauded the efforts of Pakistan for highlighting the issue of Palestine at all international fora.

Qureshi said Pakistan would continue to stand with Palestinians in their demand for a separate homeland.

He will also hold important meetings with President General Assembly and other personalities. Besides, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan also interacts with local and international men to highlight Pakistan's stance on regional and international issues, especially the recent situation in Palestine.

The UNGA session is in response to a request from the chairmen of the OIC Group at the UN and the Arab Group in a joint letter to the 193-member Assembly President Volkan Bozkir of Turkey.

Foreign Minister Qureshi will lead Pakistan’s delegation to the General Assembly session on “The situation in the Middle East” and the “Question of Palestine”.