Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, has strongly condemned the assault by Israeli Defence Forces on a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla, which has resulted in the killing of members of this humanitarian mission. 

The Prime Minister said that this unwarranted and unprovoked military action by Israel against a humanitarian mission constituted a flagrant violation of international law and norms and values of humanity.

Pakistan expects the international community to take cognizance of this brutal act and ensure the safety and security of persons including Pakistani nationals who were on this humanitarian mission. The Secretaries General of the OIC and UN as well as the International Committee of the Red Cross have been approached.

Pakistan is in contact with all friendly states in this regard. 



Islamabad

31 May 2010