Pakistan and Turkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen and diversify the longstanding brotherly cooperation between the two countries.
The resolve was reiterated during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Istanbul on Saturday on the Sidelines of 51st Session of OIC CFM.
Both leaders expressed strong condemnation of the continued Israeli attacks in blatant violation of fundamental principles of international law.
They reiterated support for Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and its right to self-defense under the UN Charter; agreed to continue diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.
Both leaders urged the international community to play its part in restoring peace and stability in the region.
Both sides emphasized the urgency of galvanizing efforts to bring an immediate halt to the Israeli aggression in Gaza and unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance to the besieged people of Gaza.
During the meeting, The Deputy Prime Minister conveyed the warm greetings of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and underscored the profound importance that Pakistan accords to its enduring bilateral relations with Türkiye.
Ishaq Dar also congratulated President Erdogan on the Award conferred by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum in recognition of his leadership as well as successful holding of the OIC CFM session.
He was accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
