Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken a clear and unequivocal stand, saying the founder of the country Muhammad Ali Jinnah had made it clear that until the Palestinians get their due rights, they will not recognise Israel.
Khan expressed these views during an interview with a private news channel on Tuesday.
He discussed at length various issues including Pakistan's foreign policy, China relations, Israel, Kashmir issue, Afghan peace process, economy, national issues and politics, the News International reported.
Read also: Pakistan PM calls Osama bin Laden 'martyr'
"Our position on Israel is very clear. Pakistan can never recognise Israel. We also have to answer to the Almighty about Israel and Palestine," the Prime Minister said.
About China, Khan said that it should be clear that our future is connected with Beijing. He said China has stood by Islamabad in every good and bad time.
"We are further strengthening our ties with Beijing. They also need Pakistan very much", he said.
IANS
