I extend my warmest felicitations to the Government and the brotherly people of Lebanon on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Lebanon. Pakistan and Lebanon enjoy close and cordial relations built over decades, with shared views on many regional and global issues.
Pakistan attaches great importance to its longstanding ties with Lebanon and remains committed to further strengthening this mutually beneficial relationship.
We are confident that Lebanon will continue to move towards a future of stability, progress and prosperity. Pakistan values the spirit of cooperation between our two countries, including our engagement at international fora.
We fully support the Lebanese Presidency’s call for the guarantors of the ceasefire to honour their obligations and press Israel to halt its aggressive actions. Israeli occupying forces must withdraw from Southern Lebanon as agreed under the ceasefire. Pakistan strongly condemns Israel’s military aggression against Lebanon, its repeated violations of Lebanese sovereignty and its attacks on civilian areas in clear breach of international law, the UN Charter and the ceasefire agreement.
We reaffirm our unwavering support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and call on the international community to help ensure the ceasefire is upheld and that displaced Lebanese citizens can safely return to their homes. Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with the Lebanese people.
As Lebanon celebrates its Independence Day, the people of Pakistan join their Lebanese brothers and sisters in prayers for lasting peace, stability and prosperity. Pakistan will continue to extend all possible support to Lebanon and remains committed to working together for a future anchored in mutual respect, shared aspirations and enduring friendship.