Islamabad:Pakistan and seven other Islamic countries have issued a joint statement condemning the situation in Gaza and calling for the immediate implementation of the US peace plan aimed at establishing peace in the region.

According to Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson, the eight Islamic countries condemned the rejection of the US peace plan concerning Gaza and stressed the need for its implementation without further delay.

The joint statement said that efforts to obstruct the peace process in Gaza are undermining international efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace. The countries warned that any further delay in implementing the Gaza peace plan could lead to a further deterioration of the situation.

The statement also noted that the US peace plan had been accepted by the Palestinians, making it important to remove obstacles preventing its implementation and to move forward with efforts aimed at ending the conflict.

According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the roadmap for the US peace plan is the result of joint efforts involving Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, the United States, representatives from Gaza and the Board of Peace.

The eight Islamic countries described the immediate implementation of the plan as essential for advancing peace and stability in the region. They also emphasized the need for continued collective efforts to achieve a fair, durable and comprehensive solution to the Gaza crisis.

The joint statement comes amid continued international concern over the humanitarian and security situation in Gaza, with the participating countries urging all sides to support efforts aimed at establishing lasting peace.