Pakistan on Friday has unequivocally condemned Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and emphasized the safety of citizens on board, the Foreign Office said in a statement.
The Foreign Office spokesperson stated that the Global Sumud Flotilla is an important humanitarian mission and a symbol of global solidarity. However, Israel is violating international law by all means.
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While emphasizing the concerns over the safety of the people on board, the FO spokesperson reiterated that in a joint statement on September 16, Pakistan, along with 15 other nations, expressed their views over the safety of the Flotilla. “The safety of Pakistanis is the government’s top priority,” the spokesperson added.
The spokesperson clarified that Pakistan does not accept Israel as a state and is in contact with the international partners. Moreover, contacts through the Foreign Office are being made for the release of the Pakistani citizens.
Pakistan is committed to the early and safe return of its citizens, the Foreign Office spokesperson said.
