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Pakistan and Turkey Reaffirm Solidarity with Palestinians, Seek Unified Action from Muslim World

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In a recent meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Jeddah, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, expressed appreciation for Fidan's chairmanship of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Organisation Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers. The two ministers reaffirmed their countries' firm solidarity with the Palestinian people, stressing the need for unified action from the Muslim world to address the Israeli occupation. Dar also met with other officials, including Bangladeshi Advisor for Foreign Affairs Mohammad Touhid Hossain, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohammad Haji Hasan, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, and Saudi officials, to discuss multifaceted cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan and Turkey reaffirmed their firm solidarity with the Palestinian people, emphasizing the need for unified action from the Muslim world to address the Israeli occupation.
  • The 21st Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, chaired by Hakan Fidan, brought together foreign ministers and senior officials from OIC member states to deliberate on coordinated responses to the escalating developments in Palestine.
  • Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, stressed the need for an end to Israeli occupation and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
  • Dar met with several foreign officials, including Bangladeshi, Malaysian, Iranian, and Saudi officials, to discuss strengthening multifaceted cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey.
  • The high-level meeting aimed to bring coordinated responses from OIC member states to address the Israeli military aggression and proposed plans for full military control over Gaza.
  • Pakistan's principled stance on the issue was reiterated by Dar, emphasizing the need for an independent Palestinian state.

Statistics:

  • The 21st Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers was held in Jeddah, bringing together foreign ministers and senior officials from OIC member states.
  • The meeting was chaired by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
  • Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, expressed appreciation for Fidan's chairmanship.
  • The session aimed to deliberate on coordinated responses to the escalating developments in Palestine, resulting from ongoing Israeli military aggression and proposed plans for full military control over Gaza.

Sources:

  • Foreign Office spokesperson's statement
  • Public statement by Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar.

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