ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Iran in Pakistan, while commemorating Quds Day and re-emphasizing the need for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, says that Quds Day is an increasing global campaign to condemn violence, genocide, terrorism and discrimination.
In a statement, the embassy said that the day is an opportunity to insist on the rights of the Palestinian people for self-defence and the right to self-determination. It added that they emphasize the importance of the complete freedom of Palestine as a central issue in the Islamic world, and the necessity of confronting the occupation and expansionism of Israel, establishment of truce in Gaza and sending humanitarian help.
It invites all Muslims across the world to join the campaign of the International Quds Day – 2024 to support the cause of free Palestine as the emblem of Unity and Integrity among the Muslims world.
The last Friday of the Holy month of Ramadan marks the International Quds Day. The last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan is one of the symbols of unity among the Muslims all over the world, during which, support and solidarity is extended to the Palestinian nation and the Palestinian cause. This day is an opportunity to remember more than 70 years oppression of the Palestinian nation and to renew the commitments regarding the formation of an independent Palestinian state based on the principle of self-determination.
In the current situation of the world, the Israeli regime, denies peace and human rights and it has committed genocide and hybrid crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, as a result of which, more than one hundred thousand innocent children, women and men have been martyred or injured, and the buildings and infrastructures of the Palestinian people ruined.
While commemorating Quds Day and reiterating the need for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based upon a referendum through the participation of the Palestinians, it highlights that Iran is committed to protect Palestinian rights and Palestinian cause. The embassy of Iran appreciates the government, people and public opinion of Pakistan for the strong positions against the crimes of Israeli regime.
Few days ago, Israel violating all global laws and regulations, targeted the embassy of Iran in Syria. In this attack, seven Iranian military officials were killed, the statement further said.
