ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) on Monday strongly condemned Israel’s acts of aggression against Iran, regretting that these military attacks coincided with a constructive negotiation process between Iran and the United States.
“These reckless actions have escalated tensions, threatening to ignite a wider conflict and diminishing the opportunities for dialogue and diplomacy,” stated a press statement issued from the Prime Minister Office.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) today to review the evolving regional situation following Israeli aggression against Iran.
“The NSC reaffirmed Iran’s right to self-defense as enshrined in the UN Charter,” it added.
The Committee also conveyed condolences to the Government and people of Iran on loss of innocent lives and prayed for the recovery of injured.
While reiterating Pakistan’s stated position, the NSC expressed grave concern over the potential for further escalation after the attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22 which violated the resolutions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), relevant international law, and the UN Charter.
The NSC also reaffirmed Pakistan’s close engagement with relevant parties and endorsed its readiness to further continue efforts and initiatives aimed at promoting regional peace and stability.
The NSC called on all relevant parties to resolve the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, in line with the UN Charter. The Committee underscored the need of adhering to international human rights and humanitarian laws.
