ISLAMABAD, 26 November (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan have called for an immediate and permanent cessation of hostilities without preconditions in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, reads a joint statement of the two leaders, which was adopted following the talks in Islamabad, BelTA has learned.
"Both leaders expressed deep concern over the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, which has led to a devastating humanitarian crisis and significant civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. The parties called for an immediate and permanent cessation of hostilities without preconditions in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, end of strikes on the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic, ensuring the uninterrupted and safe delivery of humanitarian aid, restraint amid the threat of expansion of the conflict zone, and stressed the need to intensify efforts to achieve peace, stability and security for the entire region," the document said.
"Both leaders expressed deep concern over the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, which has led to a devastating humanitarian crisis and significant civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. The parties called for an immediate and permanent cessation of hostilities without preconditions in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, end of strikes on the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic, ensuring the uninterrupted and safe delivery of humanitarian aid, restraint amid the threat of expansion of the conflict zone, and stressed the need to intensify efforts to achieve peace, stability and security for the entire region," the document said.
In the joint statement, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State on the basis of a two-state formula in accordance with the resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly of the United Nations.
Aleksandr Lukashenko and Shehbaz Sharif also stressed the paramount importance of a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, the need for diplomatic efforts and constructive dialogue. They noted that the ongoing conflict has far-reaching implications not only for the region, but also for global stability and security.
"Both leaders called on all parties involved to prioritize negotiations and peaceful means to resolve all major issues, reaffirming their commitment to supporting initiatives that contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region," the joint statement said.
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