Pakistan and Turkiye confirmed their obligation to strengthen bilateral cooperation and strategic ties as the management of both countries jointly condemned the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza and expressed firm support for Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity under international law, Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday.
The obligation was repeated during a central meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held in Istanbul on the sidelines of the 51st session in the OIC Council for Foreign Ministers. Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir also attended the meeting, reflecting the strategic nature of the bilateral relationship.
During the negotiations, the two sides of strong Israel’s continued aggression in Gaza denied, denoting an obvious violation of international law and humanitarian norms. They emphasized the urgent need to stop the Israeli military campaign and ensure the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian assistance to the besieged Palestinian population.
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The leaders also expressed full support for Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and its right to self -defense under the charter of the United Nations. They agreed on the importance of pursuing diplomatic ways to step down rising tensions in the region and called on the international community to play its role in restoring peace and stability.
Dar conveyed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s warm greetings to President Erdogan and confirmed Pakistan’s deep appreciation for his sustained relationship with Turkiye, which is rooted in shared values, history and mutual trust.
Deputy Prime Minister also congratulated President Erdogan with Turkiye’s successful hosting of the OIC Foreign Minister’s Summit and Leadership Award, awarded him by the Islamic Cooperation -Forum to recognize his role in promoting the collective interests of the Muslim world.
