Pakistan, Tunisia: We do not seek normalization of relations with Israel
The Tunisian Prime Minister has strongly rejected the normalization of relations with the Zionist regime. Additionally, the embassy of Pakistan in Tehran recently issued a statement indicating that recognition of Israeli regime is not even under consideration in Pakistan. Similarly, Niger had also previously rejected any claims that it is secretly trying to normalize ties with Israel.
Tunisian Prime Minister Hisham al-Mashishi has stated that
normalizing ties with the Zionist regime is not on the agenda, according to the
International Group of Young Journalists, quoting the BBC Arabic television
channel.
"The option to normalize relations between the Maghreb
and this regime was an independent decision by the Maghreb, but this option is
not on our agenda," al-Mashishi remarked in a media interview about the
possibility of normalizing relations with the Zionist regime.
He added: "Every country pursues an independent policy
that seems to be better for its nation."
The Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran, similarly, issued an
official statement, saying that the recognition of Israel is not under
consideration.
In response to media inquiries, the Spokesperson
categorically rejected baseless speculation concerning the possibility of
recognition of the State of Israel by Pakistan.
The Spokesperson stressed
that the Prime Minister’s statements in this context have been very clear and
unequivocal. The Prime Minister has made it clear that unless a just settlement
of the Palestine issue, satisfactory to the Palestinian people, is accomplished,
Pakistan cannot recognize Israel.
Pakistan adamantly
supports the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determination. For
just and lasting peace, it is essential 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.
Niger is yet another African country that has recently responded to speculations about it seeking normalization of ties with Israel by rejecting all such baseless claims and remaining commited to the cause of the Palestinian people.
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