President Muizzu, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif discuss support for Palestine

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have held discussions on support for Palestine, including the recognition of Palestine as an independent state and the provision of assistance to the country. The talks took place during the President's two-day official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The two leaders met at an official event held today at the Prime Minister's House. In a joint statement, President Muizzu said the two countries share similar views on various foreign matters, including on issues brought before the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and other forums. The President assured that the Maldives will always stand with Palestine, and reiterated the Maldives' support for the creation of a free and independent Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. President Muizzu also acknowledged Pakistan's efforts regarding the ongoing instability in the Middle East, and called for talks and consultations to bring an end to the instability and to establish peace and assistance.