Salik Reiterates Pakistan’s Full Support to Palestinians at International Solidarity Meeting

Geneva: Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain has reiterated the support of the government and people of Pakistan for Palestinian people. The support was extended at an event titled “International Solidarity Meeting with the Palestinian Labor and People” organized under the auspices of Arab Labor Organization in Geneva.

According to Radio Pakistan, Chaudhry Salik Hussain strongly condemned the barbaric atrocities and use of force against the unarmed civilians including children, women, and elderly people in Gaza. He urged the global community to provide immediate financial, medical, and food assistance to the people of Palestine. The Minister also demanded for immediate action by the United Nations and ILO to stop the massacre and restoration of normal civic life.

Minister for Labour Palestine Dr. Anaas Atari, along with senior leadership of Arab states, the Director General ILO, and General Secretary ITUC, condemned the killings and genocide of Palestinian people, including children and women. The meeting was also attended by ministers and senior dignitaries of ILO member states in large numbers.

Meanwhile, Chaudhry Salik Hussain held a meeting with Secretary-General of International Trade Union Confederation Luc Triangle in Geneva. The Minister emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to international labor standards and the country’s efforts under the Decent Work Country Program, aiming to improve labor conditions in line with UN SDGs. Chaudhry Salik Hussain also emphasized Pakistan’s focus on strengthening protections for migrant workers and enhancing social protection systems.