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Pakistan and Turkey Unite Against Israel's Aggression

Strategic Insights

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephonic conversation on Saturday, voicing deep concern over Israel's recent attack on Iran. The two leaders pledged to coordinate efforts to promote peace in the region and condemned Israel's strikes as a violation of Iran's sovereignty and international law. The conversation comes ahead of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting in Istanbul, scheduled for June 21-22, where Pakistan will be represented by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured Pakistan's participation in the upcoming OIC's Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting in Istanbul on June 21-22.
  • Both leaders expressed deep concern over Israel's recent attack on Iran and pledged to coordinate peace efforts in the region.
  • The two leaders condemned Israel's strikes, saying they violated Iran's sovereignty and defied international law.
  • The Pakistani Prime Minister said that Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role for peace, both as a member of the UN Security Council and in other forums such as the OIC.
  • Representatives from 57 countries are expected to attend the OIC's Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting in Istanbul.
  • The meeting will address the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, with a focus on supporting Palestine and ending Israel's aggression.
  • Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will represent Pakistan at the OIC CFM meeting in Istanbul.

Statistics:

  • 57 countries are members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
  • 2 member states of the OIC, Pakistan and Iran, have faced military confrontations recently.
  • 1 June 21-22, the OIC's Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting is scheduled to be held in Istanbul, Trkiye.
  • 1 UN Security Council seat is held by Pakistan, where it plays a crucial role in promoting peace and stability in the region.

Sources:

  • [Pakistan Today]
  • [Press release from the Prime Minister's Office]

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