Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine Briefing in New York

ISLAMABAD: The Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine briefing is set to take place as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar departed for New York on Tuesday to attend a high-level meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Palestine.

According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Dar left for New York from London after accompanying Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his two-day visit to Vienna.

The high-level UNSC session on the Middle East and Palestine will be held on Wednesday and chaired by the United Kingdom’s foreign secretary in her capacity as President of the Security Council.

Pakistan to Reaffirm Position on Gaza and West Bank

During the Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine briefing, Pakistan will reiterate its principled stance on the Palestine issue.

The Foreign Office said Dar will strongly oppose Israel’s recent actions to expand control over the West Bank. He will also call for:

A permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Full implementation of Security Council Resolution 2803
Increased humanitarian assistance
Early recovery and reconstruction efforts in Gaza

Pakistan will emphasize support for a just and lasting peace based on international law. The position includes the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

Dar will also highlight Pakistan’s engagement with international and regional partners, including the United States and the Group of Eight Arab and Islamic countries.

Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Talks in Washington

Following the UNSC meeting, Dar is expected to join Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Washington, DC, for discussions related to the Gaza “Board of Peace.”

The board is scheduled to hold its first meeting on February 19. Reports suggest that Donald Trump is expected to present a multi-billion-dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza and outline the structure of a proposed stabilisation force.

Pakistan’s potential participation in troop deployment under the board remains unclear. Officials have neither confirmed nor denied whether troops will be committed.

Eight Countries Condemn West Bank Decision

The development comes as Pakistan and seven other countries — Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar — jointly condemned Israel’s designation of West Bank land as “state land.”

The foreign ministers of the eight nations described the move as a grave escalation and said it undermines the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

These countries were also reported to have worked with the US administration last year on efforts to end the conflict in Gaza.

Bilateral Meetings on Sidelines

On the sidelines of his visit, Dar will hold bilateral meetings with counterparts to discuss matters of mutual interest.

The Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine briefing marks a significant diplomatic engagement as Pakistan positions itself in ongoing global efforts for peace and stability in the Middle East.