ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, along with 19 other Muslim-majority nations, has condemned Israel’s escalating military actions against Iran, calling for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic dialogue.
In a joint statement issued on June 13, 2025, the Foreign Ministers of Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Türkiye, Oman, and the UAE expressed strong disapproval of Israel’s actions, stating that these attacks violate international law and undermine the principles of the United Nations Charter.
The ministers highlighted that the ongoing Israeli aggression poses a significant threat to regional and global peace, emphasizing the need for urgent action to halt the violence and prevent further escalation. They called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a focus on diplomatic negotiations to resolve the conflict.
A key component of the joint statement was a call for the creation of a Middle East free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction. The ministers urged all regional countries to join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), reinforcing the importance of regional stability and security.
They also emphasized the need for protecting nuclear facilities under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), warning against any attacks on such facilities, which would not only violate international law but also breach humanitarian principles outlined in the Geneva Conventions.
The ministers further urged for a renewed commitment to negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, underscoring that diplomacy remains the only viable path toward a peaceful and sustainable solution. They concluded by asserting that military actions are not a lasting solution and reiterated the necessity of upholding international law through dialogue.
This collective stance comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with growing concerns about the wider consequences of the Israel-Iran conflict.
In parallel, the Group of Seven (G7) also released a joint statement calling for a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza, after a series of discussions involving US President Donald Trump.
