Published on, Sept. 16 -- September 16, 2025 8:56 PM

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and 15 other countries have called for the safe passage of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza. The flotilla is a civil society initiative that seeks to deliver urgent humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers urged all parties to respect international law. They warned against any unlawful or violent action that could harm the mission or its participants. The flotilla has gained global attention due to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory.

The signatories included countries from several continents, reflecting wide international support. These countries were Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Ir...