Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday has demanded the international community to take notice of Israeli forces’ attack on innocent Palestinians who were offering prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Addressing a press conference, the minister has urged the Muslim community to get united on this issue. Pakistan’s stance in this regard is clear as we fully extend our solidarity with the Palestine people, he asserted.

While talking about Prime Minister Imran Khan’s tour to Saudi Arabia, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the premier had visited the Kingdom on the invitation of Saudi authorities. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is trying to strengthen its ties with the Saudi Arabia, he told.

The minister further said that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa had met Afghan president and discussed regional peace and security.

He denounced the attack on school in Kabul and extended his condolences, adding that Pakistan wants to see prosperous, developed and independent Afghanistan. Peace in Afghanistan will also benefit Pakistan, he went on to say.  

The minister also welcomed the ceasefire announcement by the Afghan government and the Taliban on the occasion of Eid saying it is a positive development and will create an enabling environment for future talks.

Meanwhile, FM Qureshi said Jammu and Kashmir cannot be an internal issue of India as it is on the agenda of the UN and there are several Security Council resolutions on it.

He said Pakistan and Kashmiri people have totally rejected the illegal steps taken by India on the 5th August 2019. He said Pakistan has raised its voice on the matter at all the international forums. He said there is no ambiguity in Pakistan s stance on the lingering dispute.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said at present no talks are taking place with India. He however said talks can take place if India revisit its policy in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and provide relief to the people there.