Pakistan: We told UAE that we can’t recognize ‘Israel’ until Palestine resolved

Islamabad (QNN)- Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said it has made it clear to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that Islamabad cannot recognize ‘Israel’ until the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not resolved.
“I categorically presented Pakistan’s stance on Israel to the UAE’s foreign minister that we will not and cannot establish a relationship with Israel until a concrete and permanent solution to the Palestine issue is found,” Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi told reporters in the central city of Multan on Monday.
Qureshi’s statement came days after his visit to the UAE, which was seen by many as crucial amid rumours that Islamabad had secretly sent a messenger to Israel.
Islamabad denied the reports, which appeared mainly in the Israeli media.
Responding to questions regarding reports about alleged pressure from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other Gulf states for recognition of Israel, Qureshi said he had explained to his UAE counterpart the “depth of emotions and feelings” Pakistanis have about Palestine and Kashmir.
The Pakistani prime minister made headlines last month when he revealed that Islamabad had been under pressure from some “friendly” nations to recognize the occupation state.
Although he stopped short of naming them despite being repeatedly asked whether they were Muslim or non-Muslim countries, many believe Imran Khan was referring to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.