Pakistan’s prime minister calls on Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanon — Anadolu Agency

In New York, United States, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity during a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Anadolu Agency reports.

Call to end hostilities

The talks took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The sides discussed bilateral relations, as well as the situation in the Middle East and the broader region.

Sharif expressed support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, political independence, unity and territorial integrity. He also called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon, strict compliance with ceasefire arrangements, the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory, and the implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

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Cooperation and meeting at the UN

The heads of government of Pakistan and Lebanon discussed expanding cooperation through high-level contacts, trade and investment, defense ties, and interaction between institutions. They also agreed to continue coordination at the UN and in other multilateral formats.

Separately, Shehbaz Sharif met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York. According to the UN, the secretary-general thanked Pakistan for its work as an elected non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and its contribution to the organization’s peacekeeping operations. The sides also exchanged views on developments in the Middle East and Islamophobia.