Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s “unwavering” commitment to Palestinian self-determination, calling for an immediate reversal of Israeli land seizures in the occupied West Bank.
The statement was delivered during a high-level United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing in New York, shortly before the arrival of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Washington for a landmark international summit on Gaza.
Deputy Prime Minister /Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 participated in the high-level #UNSC briefing on Palestine.
He strongly condemned Israel’s recent decisions to expand control over the West Bank, continued ceasefire violations, illegal settlement… pic.twitter.com/a5C2WXGeEq
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) February 19, 2026
A Call for Justice and Accountability
Addressing the UNSC, Deputy PM Dar emphasized that regional stability is impossible without a foundation of justice. “There can be no durable peace without justice, no stability without accountability, and no sustainable solution without the realization of the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination,” the Deputy Premier stated.
Pakistan’s address coincided with a joint statement from 85 nations, supported by the EU, Arab League, and OIC, condemning the recent approval of land registration and settlement procedures by Israeli authorities across the West Bank. Pakistan categorically rejected all unilateral measures intended to alter the legal and demographic status of the occupied territories.
Engagement with the “Board of Peace” (BoP)
Highlighting Pakistan’s proactive diplomatic role, Senator Dar confirmed the nation’s participation in the inaugural meeting of the “Board of Peace” (BoP) in Washington, hosted by US President Donald Trump.
“Pakistan is ready and willing to contribute to all diplomatic initiatives… which must reinforce one another through coordinated and concrete implementation,” Dar noted. He clarified that Pakistan’s engagement is anchored in international law and the UN Charter, aimed at advancing a viable two-state solution.
Key Developments at the Washington Summit
As world leaders convene today, the “Board of Peace” is expected to address several critical pillars:
- Humanitarian Aid: The White House indicates that member states have pledged over $5 billion for the reconstruction of Gaza—a significant initial step toward the $70 billion requirement estimated by the UN.
- Stabilization Forces: Discussions are underway regarding the deployment of international policing and stabilization forces. Notably, Indonesia has pledged 8,000 troops for deployment by June.
- Regional Participation: High-level delegations from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Turkiye, and Israel are in attendance, marking a significant, albeit controversial, diplomatic gathering.
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Conclusion of the National Statement
The Deputy Prime Minister concluded by reiterating that Islamabad remains a steadfast ally to the Palestinian cause, maintaining that sustained diplomacy and adherence to international mandates provide the only pathway to a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.
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