Pakistan ‘categorically’ rejects reports about recognizing Israel

 Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s foreign ministry has reiterated the country is not considering recognizing the state of Israel, in line with existing policy, according to a statement, even as Arab allies have moved to do so.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Pakistani foreign ministry spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri “categorically rejected baseless speculation regarding the possibility of recognition of the State of Israel by Pakistan”.

“Pakistan steadfastly supports the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determination,” said the statement, which was in line with the country’s position on the conflict.

“For just and lasting peace, it is imperative to have a two-state solution in accordance with the relevant United Nations and OIC resolutions, with the pre-1967 borders, and Al-Quds Al-Sharif as the capital of a viable, independent and contiguous Palestinian State.”