Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday told the National Assembly that the 20-point Gaza peace plan announced by US President Donald Trump was not the same document that Pakistan and other Muslim countries had submitted to him.

He insisted that there was no room for politicking on the issue of Palestine, stressing that Pakistan had acted with sincerity in its efforts for a Gaza ceasefire.

Dar explained that during a meeting in New York, eight Muslim countries including Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt, had jointly developed a draft statement with 20 points after consultations with Trump.

However, he said the document later unveiled by the US president was altered from what had originally been agreed.

Speaking on the National Assembly’s floor, Dar referred to his earlier press briefing in Islamabad and said, “I made it clear that the 20 points that President Trump made public are not ours. Changes were made to our draft. I have the record.”

“This is the end result, and there is no room for politicking on Palestine.”

The deputy prime minister said the central focus of Pakistan’s engagement was to secure a complete ceasefire in Gaza, followed by reconstruction.

He maintained that the matter was not an individual concern of Pakistan but a shared responsibility of the Islamic world. He emphasised that there could be no politics on the issue of Palestine, and that the conflict required a just and lasting resolution.

Dar highlighted Pakistan’s active diplomatic role during the 80th United Nations General Assembly session, noting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s address, which covered Palestine, Jammu and Kashmir, climate justice, reform of global financial systems and sustainable development.

He said Pakistan’s engagement included high-level meetings, extensive outreach and constructive participation in advancing peace and humanitarian relief efforts.

He reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding position that a two-state solution, based on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as the capital of a sovereign Palestinian state, remained the only viable option for durable peace.

Dar said that the crisis in Gaza was not about individual politics but a collective responsibility of Muslim nations.

He stressed that a complete ceasefire, coupled with reconstruction of Gaza, was essential for peace and stability in the region.

Global Sumud Flotilla

The deputy prime minister also condemned Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, describing it as a blatant violation of international maritime law and humanitarian principles.

He told the House that out of 45 vessels, 22 were seized by Israeli forces and several activists were detained.

Among those reportedly taken into custody was former Jamaat-i-Islami senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, though Dar said confirmation was still awaited.

He added that Pakistan had involved an influential European country to help secure Khan’s release and assured lawmakers that the foreign ministry was working actively for the safe return of all Pakistanis who were part of the flotilla.

Dar further said Pakistan’s ties with China remained strong and enduring, while the recent defence agreement with Saudi Arabia was of critical importance.

Briefing the House on PM Shehbaz’s bilateral meeting with President Trump at the White House, which was also attended by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Dar said the discussions were cordial and productive.

He noted Trump’s appreciation for Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts, his role in facilitating the Pakistan-India ceasefire understanding in May, and his willingness to expand bilateral trade and invite US investment in agriculture, IT, minerals and energy sectors.

Additionally, he mentioned ongoing efforts to ensure the safe return of other Pakistanis involved in the flotilla.