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Pakistan and Turkiye Strengthen Bilateral Ties, Condemn Israeli Aggression in Gaza

Strategic Insights

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The leadership of Pakistan and Turkiye reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their bilateral cooperation and strategic ties, condemning ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza and expressing firm support for Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as reported by Radio Pakistan. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Istanbul on the sidelines of the 51st session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, where they condemned the Israeli military campaign and emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian aid to the besieged Palestinian population. The two sides also expressed support for Iran's right to self-defense under the United Nations Charter and encouraged diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan and Turkiye reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and strategic ties during a key meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul.
  • The two countries condemned ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, terming it a blatant violation of international law and humanitarian norms, and urged the international community to halt the Israeli military campaign.
  • The leaders emphasized the urgent need for uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population in Gaza and expressed full support for Iran's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and right to self-defense under the United Nations Charter.
  • Pakistan and Turkiye called on the international community to play a part in restoring peace and stability in the region and encouraged diplomatic avenues to de-escalate rising tensions.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to President Erdogan and praised Turkiye's successful hosting of the OIC foreign ministers' summit.
  • President Erdogan was also awarded the leadership award by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum, recognizing his role in advancing the Muslim world's collective interests.

Statistics:

  • Annual bilateral trade between Pakistan and Turkiye stands at around $1.1 billion (Radio Pakistan).
  • Pakistan and Turkiye have a long history of cooperation, with trade relations dating back to the 1960s.
  • The two countries have implemented several key agreements and joint ventures in the fields of energy, defense, and infrastructure development.
  • Pakistan has been a strong supporter of Turkiye's EU accession process and has encouraged the international community to recognize Turkiye's role as a key player in regional and global affairs.
  • The OIC Council of Foreign Ministers summit, hosted by Turkiye, saw representation from over 50 member states, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation and collective interests.

Sources:

  • Radio Pakistan, November [Year missing] (exact date not provided).
  • Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (name and date not provided).

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