Islamabad
Pakistan welcomed the peace plan of 20 points of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, which indicates a possible participation in an international stabilization force (ISF) that could be deployed in Gaza.
On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who was part of the agitated diplomatic efforts with his other counterparts from Arab and Islamic countries, told a press conference here that Indonesia had offered to deploy 20,000 troops in Palestine.
“We hope that Pakistan’s leadership also make a decision in this regard,” he said, while answering a question if Pakistan would join the proposed ISF for deployment in the region.
However, the minister clarified that the proposed force that includes troops from Muslim countries would not be deployed within Gaza, but would only help the agencies of application of the Palestinian Law and the Police. He added that the proposed plan would have the support of the United Nations Security Council (CSNU).
President Trump’s peace plan, presented on Monday together with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, raised many eyebrows and caused questions about whether the initiative would lead to a solution of two states.
Give, however, dismissed such criticisms, insisting that there were no changes in Pakistan’s principles on the subject of Palestine. He made it clear that Pakistan supports a solution of two states with borders prior to 1967 and Al-Quds to Sharif as the capital of the future Palestinian state.
The plan, backed by eight Muslim states, including Pakistan, aims to enforce fire, protect civilians and begin to rebuild areas devastated by war. GIV confirmed that, according to the proposed agreement, an international contingent for peace maintenance in Palestine would be deployed. He said that Pakistan’s leadership would soon decide whether to contribute troops, noting that Indonesia already offered to send 20,000 soldiers.
Giving emphasized that Hamas was not expected to oppose the plan, saying: “They have assured us that Hamas will support this initiative.” He explained that the peace proposal followed a meeting between President Trump and the leaders from eight Muslim countries, where they discussed the urgency of stopping violence in Gaza.
The conversations revolved around the Trump 20 points of 20 points, a framework created by its team to address immediate humanitarian needs, guarantee a high fire and draw a path to negotiations. As giving, Muslim states insisted on amending parts of the United States draft before supporting it.
He said that the central objectives of Muslim leaders were to stop bloodshed, allow humanitarian aid to flow towards Gaza, avoid a greater displacement of the Palestinians and facilitate the return of those forced to flee. The plan also provides for the reconstruction of devastated areas and measures to block the Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
Dar recalled that before the UN General Assembly session, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had participated in broad consultations with Muslim counterparts in Gaza. “Our collective effort was to find any possible way to return peace to Gaza,” he said.
In the 80th session of the Unga, the speech of Prime Minister Shehbaz received broad appreciation, Dar added, noting that several world leaders personally thanked him for strongly representing the Palestinian cause.
Beyond the joint meeting with Trump and the Arab leaders, Shehbaz also held separated conversations with the Austrian chancellor, the heir prince of Kuwait, the president of Sri Lanka, the main advisor of Bangladesh, the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres and the president of the World Bank.
Give characterized all these meetings as constructive, underlining Pakistan’s intention to remain an active player in diplomatic efforts to end the Gaza conflict.
