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Pakistani and Turkish Leaders Condemn Israeli Strikes, Call for UN Action

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed the escalating situation in the Middle East, deeming Israel's military strikes against Iran as unprovoked and unjustified. The two leaders denounced the actions as a clear contravention of international law, jeopardizing regional and global peace. They emphasized the need for collective action from the international community and the United Nations to urge Israel to cease its aggressive posturing and illegal actions. Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to upholding international peace and pledged to continue playing a constructive role in the UN Security Council and other forums.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a telephone conversation to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
  • The two leaders condemned Israel's military strikes against Iran as unprovoked and unjustified, violating international law and jeopardizing regional and global peace.
  • Sharif and Erdoğan called on the international community and the United Nations to act collectively to urge Israel to end its aggressive posturing and illegal actions.
  • Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to upholding international peace and pledged to continue playing a constructive role in the UN Security Council and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
  • Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will represent Pakistan at an upcoming OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Istanbul.
  • Sharif congratulated Erdoğan for being decorated by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF).

Statistics:

  • Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to upholding international peace.
  • Pakistan pledged to continue playing a constructive role in the UN Security Council.
  • The OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting will take place in Istanbul.
  • 1: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the statement after the telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan [(Source: Pakistani Prime Minister's Office)].
  • No specific dates are mentioned in the original text regarding the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Istanbul.

Sources:

  • Pakistani Prime Minister's Office statement [(Source: Pakistani Prime Minister's Office)]
  • "Pakistani, Turkish leaders condemn Israeli strikes, call for UN action" by Dailynewsegypt.

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