Pakistan's Foreign Minister Dar Arrives in Saudi Arabia for OIC Session

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Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The session is scheduled to be held at the OIC Secretariat in Jeddah, where foreign ministers will discuss a joint strategy in light of the prevailing situation in Palestine, including Israeli aggression and reported plans for military control over Gaza. This move underscores Pakistan's commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause, a stance it has consistently taken at international forums. During the meeting, Dar is expected to reaffirm Pakistan's unwavering support for Palestine and reiterate demands for Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan's Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the 21st Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers.
  • The session is scheduled to be held at the OIC Secretariat in Jeddah and will discuss a joint strategy in light of the prevailing situation in Palestine.
  • Pakistan has consistently supported the Palestinian cause at international forums and is expected to reaffirm its support during the meeting.
  • Der will also emphasize the urgency of immediate humanitarian assistance for Palestinians and reiterate Pakistan's call for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
  • On the sidelines of the session, Dar is likely to hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from key member states.
  • The meeting is expected to deliberate on grave violations of Palestinian rights and report plans for Israeli military control over Gaza.
  • Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the OIC, Fawad Sher, and Pakistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Farooq, received Dar at King Abdulaziz International Airport.
  • The Consul General in Jeddah, Khalid Majid, was also present to receive the Foreign minister.

Statistics:

  • The 21st Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers is scheduled to be held at the OIC Secretariat in Jeddah.
  • Pakistan has consistently supported the Palestinian cause at international forums, including this OIC session.
  • Israel's aggression and reported plans for military control over Gaza are expected to be a major point of discussion during the session.
  • Der will emphasize the urgency of immediate humanitarian assistance for Palestinians, totaling an estimated X billion dollars.
  • Pakistan reiterates its call for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, a demand made publicly several times in the past.

Sources:

  • A statement issued by the Foreign Office.
  • The statement was released without an exact date provided in the original text.