{"id":36098,"date":"2023-12-16T08:47:11","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T08:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/coas-reiterates-pakistans-stance-on-palestinian-issue-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-12-16T08:47:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T08:47:11","slug":"coas-reiterates-pakistans-stance-on-palestinian-issue-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/coas-reiterates-pakistans-stance-on-palestinian-issue-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"COAS reiterates Pakistan’s stance on Palestinian issue | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nWASHINGTON:
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Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir reiterated Pakistan’s stance on the Palestinian issue during his meeting with United Nations Secretary-General\u00a0Antonio Guterres, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During his meeting, the army chief urged the UNSG to “mobilize the international community for immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza” and prevent the unfolding human tragedy. General Munir highlighted that the issue can be resolved with a two-state solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“COAS particularly shared deep concerns over the plight of the innocent civilians who are being brutally targeted and are not being provided with sufficient humanitarian relief.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The army chief also raised the issue of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and maintained that “peace in South Asia will remain elusive until a peaceful solution to the longstanding Kashmir dispute is found in accordance with UNSC resolutions and the aspirations of Kashmiri people”.<\/span><\/p>\n

General Munir condemned the unilateral and illegal Indian efforts to change the status of the disputed region as it violates United Nations Security Council resolutions on the matter, added the military’s media wing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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On arrival at the UN Headquarters in New York, the UNSG warmly welcomed the COAS and appreciated the contributions made by the Pakistan Army and law enforcement contingents to maintain global peace and stability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The army chief reaffirmed Pakistan’s continuous support the the UN in all its efforts, said ISPR.<\/span><\/p>\n

COAS’ visit to the US<\/strong><\/p>\n

General Asim Munir has called on<\/a> key US government and military officials during his ongoing visit to the US, including Secretary of State Antony J Blinken, Secretary of Defense General (retd) Llyod J Austin, Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer and US Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q Brown.<\/p>\n

According to the ISPR, matters of bilateral interests, global and regional security issues, and ongoing conflicts were discussed during the meetings.<\/p>\n

Both sides agreed to continue engagement for exploring potential avenues of bilateral collaboration in pursuit of shared interests.<\/p>\n

The visit<\/a> comes after senior US officials visited Pakistan in the first week of December.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n