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Pakistan's Diplomatic Push: Strengthening Regional Peace and Multilateral Cooperation

Strategic Insights

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering commitment to a two-state solution for the Palestine issue, emphasizing that recognition of Israel is contingent upon a just solution that acknowledges Al-Quds as the capital of Palestine. In a comprehensive media briefing, Senator Dar highlighted Pakistan's diplomatic endeavors, including participation in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Istanbul, where Pakistan played a crucial role in advocating for a separate session dedicated to Iran amidst escalating tensions with Israel. Pakistan's efforts were instrumental in maintaining regional de-escalation, as acknowledged by Iran.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan reaffirmed its principled position on Palestine, resisting speculations about recognizing Israel until a two-state solution is achieved.
  • Senator Ishaq Dar emphasized Pakistan's leading role in the OIC meeting, where a separate session for Iran was successfully called, and Pakistan advocated strongly for Iran's sovereignty and restraint amidst provocations.
  • Pakistan's diplomatic initiatives, particularly through the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in a comprehensive Istanbul Declaration reflecting Pakistan's stance on the Kashmir dispute, Palestinian genocide, rising Islamophobia, regional security, and reaffirmed support for the Indus Waters Treaty.
  • The DPM/FM held 13 bilateral meetings in Istanbul with counterparts from various countries, covering strategic topics such as investments, connectivity, counter-terrorism, and the trilateral railway project between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan.
  • Pakistan secured the exemption of diplomatic and official passport holders from visa requirements in the UAE, effective after 30 days from the signing date of the document of understanding on June 24th.
  • Discussions were held on converting UAE financial deposits into direct investments, including interest in Pakistan's ML-1 railway project and Artificial Intelligence collaborations.
  • Pakistan nominated former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in defusing tensions with India.
  • Senator Ishaq Dar emphasized Pakistan's commitment to peaceful dispute resolution and announced Pakistan's chairmanship of a key session of the UN Security Council's Ministerial Forum, emphasizing the advancement of conflict resolution and peace-building themes.

Statistics:

  • 13 bilateral meetings held by Senator Ishaq Dar in Istanbul with counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran, Turkiye, Egypt, Malaysia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Brunei, and Afghanistan.
  • 624 km trilateral railway project discussed between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan.
  • 10-member delegation led by Senator Ishaq Dar, including top bureaucrats, that attended the Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission in the UAE.
  • Exemption of diplomatic and official passport holders from visa requirements in the UAE, effective after 30 days from the signing date of the document of understanding on June 24th.
  • Discussions on converting UAE financial deposits into direct investments.
  • Pakistan's nomination of former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Sources:

  • Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar's media briefing
  • Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Istanbul
  • Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) in the UAE
  • United Arab Emirates' document of understanding (date of signing: June 24th)
  • Pakistan's nomination of former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize

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