capitalBy Sajjad HussainIslamabad, Dec 7 (PTI) Pakistan today condemned USPresident Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem asthe capital of Israel, describing the move as a severe blow tothe Middle East peace process.
In a highly controversial decision, Trump also decided toshift the US embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv.
"Pakistan joins the international community in expressingits strong opposition and condemnation at the decision of theUS Administration to recognize the occupied city of Al Quds AlSharif (Jerusalem) as the so-called capital of Israel and theplan to relocate its Embassy there," the Foreign Office said.
Pakistan said that it was deeply regrettable that pleasfrom countries across the globe not to alter the legal andhistorical status of Jerusalem have been ignored, "more out ofchoice than necessity".
It said the decision represents a serious violation ofinternational law and applicable UN Security Councilresolutions, particularly UNSCR 478.
Pakistan said it was a serious setback to the rule of lawand international norms and signals a severe blow to theMiddle East peace process as well.
Pakistan shares the international outrage and is deeplyconcerned over the implications of this decision forinternational peace and security, especially in the MiddleEast and calls upon the UN Security Council to take cognizanceof this situation and take steps in accordance with the UNCharter.
The FO also urged the United Sates to revisit itsdecision as soon as possible in order to avoid the potentiallygrave repercussions in the region and beyond. PTI SHZH.
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