Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre and said he deeply appreciated Norway's decision to recognize the State of Palestine in the wake of Israel’s atrocious military aggression.
“I welcomed the recent ICJ decision ordering Israel to halt its heinous actions in Gaza and Rafah,” PM Shehbaz said to the Norwegian premier.
Both Norway and Pakistan firmly believe that the UN-backed two-state solution offers the best path to lasting peace in the Middle East, the premier said.
Shehbaz Sharif hoped this bold and principled decision by Norway, Spain, and Ireland would encourage other countries to follow suit in recognizing the statehood of Palestine.
“We hope the international community pays similar attention to the plight of brave, innocent Kashmiris who are also facing brutal occupation,” PM Shehbaz Sharif said.
