Pakistan's PM Reaffirms Support for Lebanon's Sovereignty, Urges End to Hostilities
Shehbaz Sharif called for an immediate halt to hostilities and an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his country's support for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling for an immediate end to hostilities and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory, according to a report by Turkey's Anadolu Agency.
The remarks come amid continued tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border, though the report did not specify the setting in which Sharif made the comments or provide additional detail on Pakistan's broader position.
Sharif's call for an Israeli withdrawal aligns Pakistan with other countries that have urged a de-escalation of hostilities in Lebanon, though the report did not indicate whether the statement was accompanied by any concrete diplomatic proposals or actions.
Pakistan does not maintain formal diplomatic relations with Israel, and Islamabad has historically voiced support for Palestinian and, at times, Lebanese positions in the region's conflicts. The report did not include a response from Israeli or Lebanese officials.
Further details on the timing and context of the prime minister's statement were not available in the initial report.
Sources
- Pakistan’s prime minister reaffirms his country’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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