ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam and condemned, in the strongest terms, Israel’s aggression against Lebanon.
During the discussion, the prime minister conveyed deep condolences over the loss of precious lives due to Israeli attacks and reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the Lebanese people, according to a press release issued by the PM House.
While recalling the longstanding brotherly ties between Pakistan and Lebanon, he assured the Lebanese leadership of Pakistan’s full support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and offered to play a constructive role in peace efforts.
The two leaders also exchanged views over the recent escalation in the region, following Israel’s attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliatory strikes on brotherly Gulf countries. They agreed on the need for de-escalation and restoration of peace in the region, at the earliest.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the people of Pakistan for their expression of solidarity with Lebanon at this difficult time.