The Foreign Office spokesman clarified that there was no proposal under consideration in Pakistan regarding the recognition of Israel.
The debate over Israel in Pakistan began when US and Israeli media claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid a secret visit to the Saudi city of Newem on Sunday and that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed was in the presence of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Met with Bin Salman. After the news of this alleged meeting came to light, there was a debate in Pakistan that if Saudi Arabia is ready to recognize Israel, then Pakistan should also reconsider its foreign policy.
During the discussion on social and mainstream media, the Foreign Office spokesman clarified the state policy towards Israel. He said in his statement that no proposal to recognize Israel is under consideration. In this context, the statement of Prime Minister Imran Khan is clear. We cannot recognize Israel until the Palestinian issue is resolved.
The spokesman further said that Pakistan supports the Palestinian right to self-determination and this issue should be resolved in the context of UN and OIC resolutions.
