In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Honorable Guests and Distinguished Audience,
I sincerely thank you for your presence at this gathering to commemorate International Quds Day.
To express solidarity with the Palestinian people, Imam Khomeini (RA) declared the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan as International Quds Day, an occasion that has since been observed annually and continues to grow in significance.
Since October 7, 2023, we have witnessed two stark realities. On one hand, the continued aggression and genocide perpetrated by the Israeli regime, fully backed by Western powers and the United States. On the other hand, the steadfast resistance of Hamas, which, particularly after the ceasefire and prisoner exchanges, has demonstrated its deep-rooted strength. The Israeli axis, which once spoke of eliminating Hamas, is now compelled to engage in direct negotiations with it.
As the ambassador of my country, I take great pride and honor in the unwavering and courageous stance of the Islamic Republic of Iran in fully supporting the Palestinian cause and the people of Gaza. With the grace and power of Almighty Allah, we will continue on this path until the complete liberation of Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
Despite the inaction and passivity of some governments, as well as intense censorship and propaganda, global awareness of the Israeli regime’s genocide has increased. The perpetrators and their supporters are being held accountable before the conscience of humanity. Unfortunately, many nations remain silent and inactive, and due to this inaction, people in Muslim countries from Lebanon to Yemen continue to suffer.
The strong and courageous stance of the Pakistani government and its honorable people, along with the media and influential voices in this country, have played a significant role in raising global awareness. I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the government and people of Pakistan for their unwavering support of the Palestinian cause.
On this International Quds Day, I emphasize that unity and solidarity within the Islamic world are the most critical factors in achieving victory against the aggression and occupation of the Zionist regime. Muslims around the world must raise their voices in unison this Friday in solidarity with Palestine and the people of Gaza.
In conclusion, I once again thank you all for attending this event. In these sacred moments, let us pray together for the liberation of all oppressed Muslims and the freedom of Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
