Pak & 15 other countries express their concern about security of Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS )
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Ireland, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain and Türkiye express their concern about the security of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civil society initiative in which citizens of their countries are participating.
According to the statement issued by Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, the Global Sumud Flotilla has informed about its objective of delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, and raising awareness about the urgent humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people and the need to stop the war in Gaza.
Both objectives, peace and humanitarian aid delivery, together with the respect of international law, including humanitarian law, are shared by our Governments.
FO Spokesperson said that we therefore call on everyone to refrain from any unlawful or violent act against the Flotilla, to respect international law and international humanitarian law.
Shafqat Ali Khan said that we recall that any violation of international law and human rights of the participants in the Flotilla, including attack against vessels in international waters or illegal detention, will lead to accountability.