Pakistan supports the resolution of Iran nuclear issue through peaceful means, diplomatic engagement, and sustained dialogue.
This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar during the special session to discuss the situation arising out as a result of Israeli aggression against Iran on the occasion of 51st Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul on Sunday.
The Deputy Prime Minister said Pakistan stands in solidarity with brothers and sisters in Iran, and offers deepest condolences at the loss of numerous lives as a result of targeting of civilian areas by Israel.
Ishaq Dar said Israeli aggression took place at a time when the International Atomic Energy Agency was continuing its verification activities in Iran. He said Israel has thus violated international law, IAEA statute and several IAEA resolutions by attacking the IAEA safeguarded facilities.
He said that double standards are on full display when it comes to Israel. There is no talk of the rule of law, the rules-based international order or consequences for illegal actions. He demanded that this impunity must end.
Ishaq Dar said Israeli aggression represents a dangerous escalation, and is a serious threat to peace and stability, not only of the region, but of the wider world as well.
The Deputy Prime Minister said Pakistan fully supports Iran’s inherent right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter, in response to the blatant and unprovoked Israeli aggression.
He expressed the hope that this meeting will not only express unwavering solidarity with the brotherly country of Iran, but also send a clear message that Israel must be held accountable, and that its reckless aggression cannot be allowed to jeopardize the peace of the entire region.
