A special flight carrying the second consignment of relief goods from Pakistan for the people of occupied Gaza was seen off by Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Minister for Human Rights Khalil George today. Palestinian Ambassador in Islamabad Ahmad Jawad Rabei and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and NDMA were also present during the send-off ceremony at Islamabad International Airport.
Speaking on the occasion, the Foreign Minister expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity with the Palestinian brothers and sisters and condemned Israel’s brutal, disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force against civilians, including women and children, currently besieged in Gaza. The Foreign Minister underlined the urgency of bringing an immediate end to Israeli aggression and lifting of the siege of Gaza. He called for upholding the principles of justice and humanity and facilitation of the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.
The consignment consists of hygiene kits, medicines and food packages. The first consignment was sent on 19 October 2023.
