Spokesman Report

Islamabad: The Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan, Mr Ahmed Jawad Rabei, also called on President Asif Ali Zardari and congratulated him on assuming the office. The Ambassador highlighted the atrocities and the reign of terror unleashed by the Israeli forces against innocent Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Talking to the Palestinian Ambassador, the President said that it was very painful to see the tragic sufferings of Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces. He stated that Pakistan had historic ties with Palestine, and would continue to stand by its Palestinian brothers and raise its voice at all fora. He lauded the bravery and resilience of the Palestinian people, who had been waging a long struggle against Israeli occupation.

The President urged the international community to make efforts for the free flow of humanitarian assistance to Gaza by lifting all the barriers and ensuring the protection of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. He said that Pakistan would send additional relief goods, including food and medicine, to the Palestinian people.

The Ambassador appreciated Pakistan’s support in the field of education as over 50,000 Palestinians had graduated in various disciplines from educational institutions in Pakistan. He also conveyed the warm regards of the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and thanked the Government and the people of Pakistan for their consistent support and solidarity with the Palestinian people.