Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Reaffirms Pakistan’s Strong and Unequivocal Support for Palestine at Inaugural Meeting of the Group of Parliaments in Türkiye
Palestine issue_ a moral dilemma for the civilized world says NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq
NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq held bilateral meetings with the Speakers of Grand National Assembly of Turkiye,Federal National Council of UAE, Parliament of Malaysia,President of the Palestinian National Council and Indonesia*
ISLAMABAD (News Pulse) Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for Palestine and calling for urgent global action to address the ongoing oppression and suffering of the Palestinian people. He emphasized Pakistan’s long-standing position in favour of a sovereign, viable, and independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital He drew a parallel to Indian illegally occupying Kashmir and drew the world’s attention to the plight of vulnerable and innocent Kashmiris braving the Indian aggression.
It is pertinent to mention that a parliamentary delegation from Pakistan, led by Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, participated in the inaugural meeting of the Group of Parliaments in Support of Palestine. The delegation comprises MNAs Ms. Shaista Pervaiz, Mir Amer Ali Khan Magsi, Mr. Asad Alam Niazi, and Mr. Atif Khan.
Furthermore , the 1st ever gathering of Parliaments was Convened in Istanbul at the invitation of Mr. Numan Kurtulmuş, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Türkiye, for furthering the cause of collective commitment and to express solidarity with Palestine
The landmark meeting brought together parliamentarians from across the world to strengthen collective efforts in advocating for the rights of the Palestinian people, the two-state solution, and an immediate end to the humanitarian crisis in Palestine The discussions also. centered on, inter alia, Increasing international recognition of the State of Palestine, condemning illegal settlements in Gaza and East Jerusalem, Protecting Palestinian cultural and religious heritage, upholding international law and humanitarian principles, and promoting a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
On the sidelines of the gathering, the Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq held various bilateral meetings
The Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, held significant bilateral meetings with the
Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye, Numan Kurtulmuş, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saqr Ghobash and with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Parliament of Malaysia, Johari bin Abdul.
The counterparta pledged to deepen bilateral ties as well as parliamentary cooperation. The counterparts also resolved to maintain synchronized efforts in supporting the Palestinian and Kashmiri peoples’ legitimate struggles for self-determination at all international platforms.
It was also acknowledged that the formation of the Group of Parliaments in Support of Palestine marks a major step in mobilizing legislative bodies worldwide to take concrete action. Pakistan’s active participation underscores its firm commitment to justice for Palestine and its role as a vocal supporter for Palestine and Kashmir.
In his meeting with Mr.Rawhi Fattouh, President of the Palestinian National Council, Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq strongly condemned the targeting of Palestinian parliamentarians and underscored Pakistan’s tangible efforts to support Gaza, including:Establishment of the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for Gaza and Lebanon,A unanimous parliamentary resolution denouncing Israeli atrocities,Vigorous advocacy at the UN, OIC, IPU, and NAM.
Both sides agreed to deepen parliamentary engagement and work together for post-conflict reconstruction and global advocacy.
Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq also engaged with counterparts from Indonesia, reaffirming shared commitment to the Palestinian cause and highlighting the need for parliamentary unity to amplify the voice of oppressed.