US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "We call for the respect and equal application of democratic principles, freedom of expression around – and rule of law around the world, and of course, in Pakistan, we urge that these principles be respected for all people,". (The News)

Pakistan and Russia signed a bilateral trade agreement aimed at facilitating and reducing costs of trade between the two countries. The deal was signed during a three-day economic conference for Muslim countries that concluded on May 19, 2023, in Kazan, Russia. The conference brought together participants from 85 countries, fostering a platform for the exchange of business ideas.

On the 17th of May 2023, the BBC reported on a conversation that took place between Kamal Nabhan, his cousin Ataf and Israeli Intelligence in the refugee camp of Jabalia. "I took the phone from him and talked to the person on the line," says Ataf. "He said he was from Israeli intelligence, and you have five minutes to evacuate the house."

 Indonesian President Joko Widodo has confirmed that safeguarding migrant workers and victims of human trafficking is one of the primary agreements arising from the recently concluded 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, May 2023. President Jokowi emphasized the crucial concern of leaders for matters directly affecting the people's interests and called upon ASEAN countries to take decisive action against the main culprits.