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Islamabad- Joint statement: In a powerful display of regional unity, the Foreign Ministers of 21 countries, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates, issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s recent military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The statement comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following Israeli strikes that began on June 13, 2025.
The joint communiqué, released after high-level consultations, emphasized the following key points:
- Strong Condemnation of Israeli Attacks: The ministers categorically rejected Israel’s actions, calling them a violation of international law and the UN Charter. They stressed the importance of respecting state sovereignty and resolving disputes peacefully.
- Call for Immediate De-escalation: The statement urged an immediate halt to hostilities and warned of the grave consequences for regional peace and stability if tensions continue to rise.
- Support for a Nuclear-Free Middle East: The ministers reiterated the urgent need to establish a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction. They called on all regional states to join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
- Protection of Nuclear Facilities: The joint statement condemned any targeting of nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards, labeling such actions as violations of international humanitarian law.
- Return to Diplomacy: The ministers stressed that negotiations remain the only viable path to resolving the Iranian nuclear issue and broader regional conflicts.
- Maritime Security and Dialogue: The statement also highlighted the importance of safeguarding international waterways and reaffirmed that diplomacy and dialogue—not military action—are the keys to lasting peace.
This unified stance by a diverse group of nations underscores growing international concern over the escalating conflict and the urgent need for diplomatic solutions in the region.
