Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has urged the international community to take decisive steps towards ending violence and ensuring justice for conflict-affected populations. 

The Prime Minister made the call during a special session at the 11th D-8 Summit in Cairo, convened by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.

In his address, the Prime Minister emphasized the grave humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza, describing it as “one of the darkest chapters of modern history.”

He condemned Israel’s actions, labeling them as blatant violations of international law, United Nations resolutions and directives from the International Court of Justice.

The Prime Minister also expressed strong support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which has been providing vital aid to Palestinian civilians.

He said Pakistan’s stance remains firm on the need for a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

He said a viable, sovereign, and contiguous State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, is the only path to enduring peace.