Pakistan’s stance on Palestine lauded

LONDON: A delegation of the leaders of British-Palestinian/Muslim communities has expressed its gratitude to the leadership, government and people of Pakistan for their principled stance and support to the cause of Palestine.

According to a statement, the delegation, led by Zaher Birawi, called on Pakistan’s High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan on Tuesday, stated on behalf of the Palestinian Forum in Britain that Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian issue was highly appreciable. The High Commissioner reaffirmed Pakistan’s long-standing position that an independent, viable and contiguous Palestinian state, with pre-1967 borders and Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, was the only just, comprehensive and lasting solution of the Palestine issue.

He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to continue standing in solidarity with its Palestinian brethren until the fruition of their just struggle.