Islamabad, Aug 19 (TIWN) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken a clear and unequivocal stand, saying the founder of Pakistan Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah had made it clear that until the Palestinians get their due rights, they will not recognise Israel.

Prime Minister Imran 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, Pak-China friendship, Israel,Kashmir issue, Afghan peace process, economy, situation in the region, national issues and politics.

To the question about Israel, the prime minister said that his conscience will never accept Israel. “Our position on Israel is very clear. Pakistan can never recognise Israel. If we surrender to Israel, then we must leave Kashmir. We also have to answer to Almighty Allah about Israel and Palestine,” the prime minister said.

About China, a long time friend of Pakistan, Imran Khan said that it should be clear that our future is connected with China. He said China has stood by Pakistan in every good and bad time. “We are further strengthening our ties with China. China also needs Pakistan very much. Unfortunately, Western countries are using India against China,” he said.

The premier said the Chinese president was scheduled to visit Pakistan in May this year but his visit was delayed due to coronavirus. Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Pakistan in winter.