Pakistan PM visits MWL, praises solidarity efforts

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the Muslim World League ’s secretary-general, in Makkah. (Supplied)
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  • Shehbaz Sharif commended the MWL’s efforts to foster Muslim solidarity

RIYADH: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation visited the Muslim World League headquarters in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

They were received by Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the league’s secretary-general and chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars.

Sharif commended the MWL’s efforts to foster Muslim solidarity, unite the voices of Muslim scholars, and convey the true message of Islam.

Sharif and his delegation arrived in the Kingdom to participate in the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh, held on Monday.

In his address at the summit, Sharif emphasized that Pakistan stands firmly with Palestine, supporting its right to self-determination as an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital within the 1967 borders.

He stressed that this is the only solution to achieve peace, ensure justice, and preserve the holy lands.

The Pakistani PM condemned all violations committed by Israel against Palestine and Lebanon, affirming Pakistan’s solidarity with their people and calling for an end to the escalation in violence against them.

He also urged for the siege on Gaza to be lifted and for access to food, water, electricity, and medical aid to be ensured.

The prime minister underscored that Israel must be held accountable for its crimes and comply with UN resolutions.