Former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Ambassador Masood Khan says Pakistan’s principled participation in the Board of Peace on Gaza has not only reaffirmed its unwavering support for Palestinian statehood but also strengthened Pakistan-United States relations.
In a televised interview, he underscored that Pakistan’s engagement in the Board is firmly anchored in its longstanding commitment to the establishment of a sovereign, contiguous Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Referring to the inaugural session of the Board of Peace held recently in Washington, D.C., Ambassador Masood Khan noted that the initiative operates within the framework endorsed by the United Nations Security Council through Resolution 2803.
He described the mechanism as a practical diplomatic avenue to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and to move toward a structured and time-bound peace process.
Highlighting the significance of the moment, he pointed to the public recognition extended to Pakistan’s leadership by U.S. President Donald Trump during proceedings at the United States Institute of Peace.
On the legal and political front, Masood Khan reiterated Pakistan’s firm opposition to annexation measures and settlement expansion in occupied Palestinian territories, recalling that such actions contravene international law and the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334.
Regarding security arrangements, Ambassador Masood Khan said that Pakistan would not automatically join any stabilization or enforcement force. Any future participation would strictly adhere to United Nations mandates and align with the wishes and national interests of the Palestinian people.
