Dar holds multiple diplomatic meetings on OIC sidelines in Jeddah, reaffirms support for Palestine

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting of the OIC Executive Committee in Jeddah, reaffirming Pakistan’s support for the Palestinian cause and discussing regional and bilateral cooperation, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said.

During his meeting with Palestinian Foreign Minister Dr. Warsan Aghabekian Shaheen, Dar reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people. He strongly condemned Israeli military attacks in the Gaza Strip and what he described as illegal actions in the occupied West Bank.

According to the spokesperson, the two leaders discussed the humanitarian situation in Gaza and stressed the need for the unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance as well as urgent reconstruction efforts.

In a separate meeting, Dar met with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rehman. He congratulated Bangladesh on its historic and peaceful transfer of power. The two sides discussed ways to further enhance bilateral relations and agreed to expand cooperation in trade, culture, technology and people-to-people contacts. They also underscored the importance of deepening ties and maintaining close cooperation for peace and stability in the region.

Dar also met Maldives Foreign Minister Abdullah Khalil in Jeddah. Both sides highlighted the strong and brotherly relations between Pakistan and the Maldives and reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. They also reaffirmed support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

In another engagement, the deputy prime minister met Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Musa Kulalikaya. The two leaders highlighted the deep and historic relations between Pakistan and Turkey and agreed to further strengthen their bilateral strategic partnership. They also discussed regional issues and reaffirmed their support for the Palestinian people in the face of Israeli actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

The meetings were held during the extraordinary session of the OIC Executive Committee in Jeddah, the spokesperson added.