Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed progress on the Gaza Peace Plan.
- Hamas reportedly agreed in principle to disarm under US-backed framework.
- Pakistan supports an independent State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders.
In a statement released on Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his satisfaction with the latest developments towards implementing the disarmament process outlined in the Gaza Peace Plan. The progress is seen as a significant achievement for the Board of Peace, which was led by US President Donald Trump.
Sharif commended the mediation efforts of the United States, Egypt, Qatar and Turkiye, expressing that these countries deserved 'special appreciation' for their role in achieving this breakthrough.
The prime minister reiterated Pakistan's longstanding support for the Palestinian cause, hoping that the latest developments would lead to concrete steps towards fulfilling all commitments under the Gaza Peace Plan. He expressed his hope that such efforts would ultimately result in the realization of the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination through a credible and time-bound political process.
Reaffirming its commitment, Sharif reiterated Pakistan's support for the establishment of an independent, sovereign and contiguous State of Palestine based on the pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. This stance aligns with international legitimacy and relevant United Nations resolutions.
The statement came after reports that Hamas had agreed in principle to disarm under a US-backed framework as part of the Gaza Peace Plan, following mediation by the United States, Egypt, Qatar and Turkiye. The proposal envisages a phased implementation of security and political commitments aimed at advancing a broader settlement to the conflict.
