ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned the attacks in Lebanon through the detonation of electronic devices and said that the use of cyber and electronic means to commit terrorism in foreign countries is condemnable. “Pakistan strongly condemns this week’s attacks in Lebanon carried out by the detonation of electronic devices. The use of cyber and electronic means to commit terrorism in foreign countries is reprehensible,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said at her weekly press briefing. According to her, the terrorist attacks were a manifestation of Israel’s disturbing adventurism in the region and threatened peace and security. “Pakistan reaffirms its support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and calls on the international community to take urgent steps to hold Israel accountable for its acts of international terrorism and violations of international law.” She said that Pakistan called for the full implementation of the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice issued on July 19 this year and welcomed the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly to put the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice into practice. It also condemned Israeli airstrikes on a school and a refugee shelter in Gaza, saying such attacks on targets, including refugee camps, also go against the spirit of the International Court of Justice’s interim measures, which call for the provision of basic services and humanitarian aid to address the challenges faced . from the people of Gaza. Spokesman Baloch told the media that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will attend the high-level part of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York from September 23 to 27, where he will reaffirm Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to multilateralism and express support for the role. . The United Nations in creating global peace, security and prosperity. It will also highlight the importance of resolving long-standing issues on the agenda of the UN Security Council, including the issue of Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir. In addition to meeting the UN Secretary-General and the President of the UN General Assembly and members of the Pakistani diaspora, the Prime Minister will also attend several high-level meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, including a high-level meeting on the existential threats posed by the sea. level rise and open UN Security Council debate on leadership for peace. The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, who will also accompany the Prime Minister, would represent Pakistan at the upcoming summit convened by the UN Secretary General on September 22-23. He will also attend several ministerial meetings, including: the annual FM OIC coordination meeting; OIC Contact Group for Jammu and Kashmir; G77-China Ministerial Meeting; and a meeting of ministers of the movement of non-aligned countries. Responding to a question, the spokesman said that Pakistan rejected the explanation given by the Afghan side about the disrespect of the Pakistani national anthem by the Afghan officials at the ceremony as it was against diplomatic norms. She said that Pakistan has expressed strong displeasure to the Afghan authorities and emphasized that every individual enjoying diplomatic status should respect the national anthem and flag of the host country. Pakistan reserves the right to act in accordance with diplomatic norms and customs, she added. When asked, she clarified that according to the data, Acting Consul General Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir had a valid visa and diplomatic status in Pakistan. The visiting Russian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk said both sides discussed and noted the positive dynamics in Pakistan-Russia relations and agreed to continue dialogue and cooperation in trade, industry, energy, connectivity, science. , technology and education. The two sides will also continue to consult and coordinate in multilateral forums, including the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Besides, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Pakistan Stock Exchange and St. Petersburg International Stock Exchange on Wednesday. Pakistan has also signed an instrument of accession to the Memorandum of Understanding on the Creation and Development of an International Transport Corridor (Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan). Spokesman Baloch said the first phase of the “Farcical” election exercise in India’s illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) conducted under Indian supervision has no legal value in the eyes of international law. “The relevant UN Security Council resolutions clearly state that the final decision on Jammu and Kashmir will be made in accordance with the will of the people, as expressed through a UN-supervised plebiscite. No other process can serve as a substitute for the granting of rights.” self-determination of Kashmir,” she noted. She said 14 political parties there have been outlawed and many political leaders are in custody, so such an exercise in an atmosphere of fear and intimidation is unnecessary. Responding to a query, the spokesperson said that Pakistan has applied for BRICS membership and yet it is awaiting a response as Pakistan is eligible to join the group as a developing country. Asked about the 11 Pakistani nationals who were jailed in transnational online fraud syndicates based in neighboring Thai districts across its border, the spokesman said the Pakistani embassy in Myanmar was in touch with the families to ensure the Pakistani nationals’ early release from illegal detention . and their repatriation.
