Pakistan is outreaching more nations including East and the West. This means more pressure on Israel to stop aggression in Lebanon. Interesting diplomacy... Netanyahu is in full devil mode, he doesn't want to stop but will he?
Today, I spoke with my counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Pakistan, His Excellency Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
South Africa welcomes Pakistan’s mediation efforts in the Middle East.
We continue to call for a cessation of all hostilities and strict adherence to international law to prevent further regional escalation.
We note the ongoing initiatives aimed at a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations must be respected, and in accordance with international humanitarian law, civilians and infrastructure must never be targeted.
South Africa urges all parties to engage in good faith negotiations.
We reaffirm our support for impartial mediation and commend Pakistan’s leadership in restoring the primacy of diplomacy in the region.